---
title: "DC 6211 - Tympanic membrane, perforation of"
diagnostic_code: "6211"
body_system: "Impairment of Auditory Acuity"
cfr_section: "§ 4.87"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/hearing/6211-tympanic-membrane-perforation-of"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.87"
updated: "2026-07-21T03:22:31.987421Z"
---

# DC 6211 - Tympanic membrane, perforation of

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 0% | 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.

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*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.*

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