Sense of smell, complete loss DC 6275
VA rates it under diagnostic code 6275 in 38 CFR 4.87a. Body system: Head & nerves.
Also searched as: loss of smell, anosmia.
How VA rates it
The schedule has one rating level for this code: 10%.
Source: 38 CFR 4.87a on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels and criteria
| Rating | What the schedule says |
|---|---|
| 10% | Sense of smell, complete loss |
Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.87a, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.
Commonly claimed as secondary to
If one of these is already service connected, you may be able to claim this condition as secondary to it.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) DC 8045 Established link Rated separately
Complete loss of smell after a TBI is rated separately when there is a physical cause.
What to gather: Smell testing showing complete loss and a doctor's note on the physical cause, such as the head injury.
Sources: 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8045 (rate TBI residuals with their own diagnosis separately); 38 CFR 4.87a (loss of smell and taste)
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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