Laryngitis, chronic (DC 6516) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code6516
CategoryThe Respiratory System
SubcategoryNose and Throat
Also Known AsChronic, upper respiratory infection, sore throat, hoarseness
CFR Section38 CFR ยง 4.97
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