Open-angle glaucoma
The VA rates Open-angle glaucoma under Diagnostic Code 6013 at a single 10% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together. There is 1 documented secondary condition linked to Open-angle glaucoma.
Rating schedule · DC 6013 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 10%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 1
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
10%
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What are the VA rating criteria for Open-angle glaucoma?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required |
“Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required”
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Open-angle glaucoma?
View 1 secondary condition linked to Open-angle glaucoma
Medical rationale, evidence strength, and filing tips, rated under 38 CFR § 3.310
What other organs of special sense conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Open-angle glaucoma in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 6008Detachment of retinaRated up to 60%
- 6009Unhealed eye injuryRated up to 60%
- 6010Tuberculosis of eyeRated up to 100%
- 6011Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularitiesRated up to 10%
- 6012Angle-closure glaucomaRated up to 10%
- 6014Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)Rated up to 100%
- 6016Nystagmus, centralRated up to 10%
- 6017Trachomatous conjunctivitisRated up to 30%
- 6018Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous)Rated up to 10%
- 6020EctropionRated up to 20%
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Common Questions About Open-angle glaucoma VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Open-angle glaucoma?
The VA rates Open-angle glaucoma under Diagnostic Code 6013 at 10%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required. The maximum 10% rating requires: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Open-angle glaucoma?
The VA rates Open-angle glaucoma under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6013, published in 38 CFR § 4.79. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Open-angle glaucoma qualify for TDIU?
Open-angle glaucoma maxes at 10%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Open-angle glaucoma?
The key evidence for Open-angle glaucoma is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Open-angle glaucoma?
Open-angle glaucoma is associated with 1 documented secondary condition. Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability are ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. See the secondary conditions page for the full list with medical rationale and evidence strength ratings.
What happens at the C&P exam for Open-angle glaucoma?
The C&P examiner uses a Organs of Special Sense DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6013 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best; the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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