Aphonia, complete organic
The VA rates Aphonia, complete organic under Diagnostic Code 6519 at a single 60% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule · DC 6519 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 60%
- Maximum rating
- 60%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.97
- Body system
- Respiratory System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
60%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Aphonia, complete organic?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | Constant inability to speak above a whisper |
“Constant inability to speak above a whisper”
What other respiratory conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Aphonia, complete organic in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 6510Chronic Sinusitis (Pansinusitis)Rated up to 50%
- 6514Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic.Rated up to 50%
- 6515Laryngitis, tuberculous, active or inactiveRated up to 50%
- 6516Laryngitis, chronicRated up to 30%
- 6518Laryngectomy, totalRated up to 50%
- 6520Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals of laryngeal trauma (unilateral or bilateral)Rated up to 100%
- 6521Pharynx, injuries toRated up to 50%
- 6522Allergic or vasomotor rhinitisRated up to 30%
- 6523Bacterial rhinitisRated up to 50%
- 6524Granulomatous rhinitisRated up to 100%
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Common Questions About Aphonia, complete organic VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Aphonia, complete organic?
The VA rates Aphonia, complete organic under Diagnostic Code 6519 at 60%. The minimum 60% rating requires: Constant inability to speak above a whisper. The maximum 60% rating requires: Constant inability to speak above a whisper.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Aphonia, complete organic?
The VA rates Aphonia, complete organic under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6519, published in 38 CFR § 4.97. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Aphonia, complete organic qualify for TDIU?
Yes, a 60% rating for Aphonia, complete organic alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Aphonia, complete organic?
The key evidence for Aphonia, complete organic is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Aphonia, complete organic?
The C&P examiner uses a Respiratory System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6519 rating criteria. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) drive the rating. The examiner measures FEV-1, FVC, and DLCO. Test during symptomatic periods when possible; stable periods produce higher numbers that may underrate your condition.
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