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title: "DC 6207 - Loss of auricle:"
diagnostic_code: "6207"
body_system: "Impairment of Auditory Acuity"
cfr_section: "§ 4.87"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/hearing/6207-loss-of-auricle"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.87"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:24:01.540718Z"
---

# DC 6207 - Loss of auricle:

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 50% | Complete loss of both |
| 30% | Complete loss of one |
| 10% | Deformity of one, with loss of one-third or more of the substance |

# Loss of Auricle — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 6207)

*Rated under 38 CFR § 4.87 — Impairment of Auditory Acuity*

## What This Condition Is

The auricle is the visible, external part of the ear — the structure that projects from the side of the head. Under Diagnostic Code 6207, the VA rates disabilities involving the **loss of the auricle**, whether that means the complete loss of the ear structure or a partial loss with deformity.

This rating falls within the VA's schedule for **Impairment of Auditory Acuity** (§ 4.87).

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability percentage based on the extent of the loss:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **50%** | Complete loss of both auricles |
| **30%** | Complete loss of one auricle |
| **10%** | Deformity of one auricle, with loss of one-third or more of the substance |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a loss of auricle claim under this code, the VA focuses on:

- **How many auricles are affected** — whether the loss involves one ear or both.
- **The completeness of the loss** — a complete loss of both auricles is rated at 50%, while a complete loss of one is rated at 30%.
- **The degree of deformity and substance lost** — for a single auricle that is deformed rather than completely lost, the VA considers whether **one-third or more of the substance** has been lost, which supports a 10% rating.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6207. It describes how the condition is rated and is not a guarantee of any specific outcome. Individual evaluations depend on the medical evidence in each case.*

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