VA Diagnostic Code 6211Tympanic membrane, perforation of
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Tympanic membrane, perforation of
Perforated Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane Perforation) — VA Diagnostic Code 6211
Understanding This Condition
A tympanic membrane perforation — commonly known as a perforated eardrum — is a hole or tear in the thin tissue that separates your ear canal from your middle ear. The VA rates this condition under Diagnostic Code 6211, found in § 4.87, which falls within the body system covering Impairment of Auditory Acuity.
Available Rating Level
Under Diagnostic Code 6211, the VA schedule provides a single rating level for this condition:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Tympanic membrane, perforation of |
A 0% rating is a noncompensable evaluation, meaning the condition is formally recognized and documented in the rating schedule at this level.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating a perforated tympanic membrane, the VA considers this condition under the criteria set out in § 4.87 for Impairment of Auditory Acuity. Diagnostic Code 6211 specifically addresses the perforation of the tympanic membrane itself.
This entry reflects the rating schedule information available under Diagnostic Code 6211 (§ 4.87). It is provided for general informational purposes and describes how this condition appears in the VA rating schedule.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.87, diagnostic code 6211. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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