VA Diagnostic Code 7200Soft tissue injury of the mouth, other than tongue or lips:
Rated under § 4.114. No rating levels have been extracted for this code yet — use the official source.
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Rate as for disfigurement (diagnostic codes 7800 and 7804) and impairment of mastication.
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Soft Tissue Injury of the Mouth (VA Diagnostic Code 7200)
Understanding Soft Tissue Injuries of the Mouth
Diagnostic Code 7200 covers soft tissue injuries of the mouth other than the tongue or lips. This condition falls under the Digestive System and is evaluated under 38 CFR § 4.114.
Soft tissue injuries in the mouth can affect the tissues that line and support the inside of the mouth. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, these conditions may impact both the appearance of the affected area and the ability to chew food.
How the VA Rates This Condition
Unlike some conditions that use a single fixed rating table, soft tissue injuries of the mouth under Diagnostic Code 7200 are rated by referring to other diagnostic criteria. Specifically, the VA rates this condition based on:
- Disfigurement — evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800 and 7804
- Impairment of mastication — meaning how much the injury affects the ability to chew
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating a soft tissue injury of the mouth under Diagnostic Code 7200, the VA looks at two main factors:
- Disfigurement, assessed using the standards found in diagnostic codes 7800 (disfigurement) and 7804 (scars).
- Impairment of mastication, or how the injury affects a person's ability to chew.
Because this code directs the rating to be based on disfigurement and impairment of mastication, the evaluation depends on how these effects are documented and measured under the referenced criteria.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and is based on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.114. Individual evaluations are determined by the VA based on your specific circumstances.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.114, diagnostic code 7200. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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