Laryngitis, chronic (DC 6516) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6516 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Respiratory System |
| Subcategory | Nose and Throat |
| Also Known As | Chronic, upper respiratory infection, sore throat, hoarseness |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR ยง 4.97 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Hoarseness, with thickening or nodules of cords, polyps, submucous infiltration, or pre-malignant changes on biopsy |
| 10% | Hoarseness, with inflammation of cords or mucous membrane |