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title: "DC 6202 - Otosclerosis:"
diagnostic_code: "6202"
body_system: "Impairment of Auditory Acuity"
cfr_section: "§ 4.87"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/hearing/6202-otosclerosis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.87"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:23:08.304398Z"
---

# DC 6202 - Otosclerosis:

Rated under § 4.87. Body system: Impairment of Auditory Acuity.

Rate hearing impairment

## Rating criteria

No itemised criteria have been extracted for this code. Use the official source.

# Otosclerosis (VA Diagnostic Code 6202)

## Understanding Otosclerosis and How the VA Rates It

Otosclerosis is a condition affecting the ear that falls under the VA's category for **Impairment of Auditory Acuity**. It is listed in the VA's rating schedule under **Diagnostic Code 6202** and is evaluated according to **38 CFR § 4.87**.

## How the VA Rates This Condition

For otosclerosis, the VA rates the condition based on **hearing impairment**. Rather than assigning a rating level specific to otosclerosis itself, the VA evaluates the degree of hearing loss associated with the condition.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating otosclerosis under Diagnostic Code 6202, the VA focuses on **rating the hearing impairment** connected to the condition. This means the assessment centers on the level of auditory acuity affected.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 6202. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.87