Trachomatous conjunctivitis
Trachomatous conjunctivitis is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6017, from 30% to 30% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 30% rating requires: Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating. Most claims establish the 30% or 30% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 6017 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 30%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
30%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Trachomatous conjunctivitis?
Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating
“Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating”
Common Questions About Trachomatous conjunctivitis VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Trachomatous conjunctivitis?
The VA rates Trachomatous conjunctivitis under Diagnostic Code 6017 at 30%. The minimum 30% rating requires: Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating. The maximum 30% rating requires: Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Trachomatous conjunctivitis?
The VA rates Trachomatous conjunctivitis under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6017, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Trachomatous conjunctivitis qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Trachomatous conjunctivitis may qualify for TDIU if the condition — alone or in combination with other service-connected disabilities — prevents substantially gainful employment. A single disability rated at 60% or higher (or multiple disabilities combining to 70%, with one at 40%) can support a TDIU claim under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Trachomatous conjunctivitis?
Service connection for Trachomatous conjunctivitis requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease, and (3) a medical nexus linking the current diagnosis to that in-service occurrence. A nexus letter from a treating or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence.
What is the C&P exam like for Trachomatous conjunctivitis?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Trachomatous conjunctivitis uses a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) specific to the body system involved. The examiner documents the frequency, severity, and functional impact of your symptoms. Bring all relevant treatment records and be prepared to describe your worst-day symptoms — the examiner rates your condition based on the full clinical picture, not a single visit.
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