Diagnostic Code 7200 · 38 CFR §4.114
This code covers injuries to the mouth resulting in difficulty chewing, speaking, or swallowing. Mouth injuries can include damage to the oral cavity from combat wounds, vehicular accidents, dental trauma, or surgical complications during military service. The rating depends on how much the injury affects your ability to eat normally and whether it causes disfigurement.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | |
| 30% | |
| 20% | |
| 10% |
Service records documenting the mouth injury event, Dental and oral surgery records showing the extent of damage, Current oral examination documenting residual defects, Documentation of dietary restrictions from the injury, Speech pathology evaluation if speaking is affected