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Diagnostic Code 7202: Tongue, loss of whole or part
Digestive System · 38 CFR §4.114 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Absent oral nutritional intake | 100% |
| Intact oral nutritional intake with permanently impaired swallowing function that requires prescribed dietary modification | 60% |
| Intact oral nutritional intake with permanently impaired swallowing function without prescribed dietary modification | 30% |
| Note (1): Rate the residuals of speech impairment as complete organic aphonia (DC 6519) or incomplete aphonia as laryngitis, chronic (DC 6516). | |
| Note (2): Dietary modifications due to this condition must be prescribed by a medical provider. | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.114, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.