Entropion — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6021)
The VA rates Entropion under 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6021, from 10% to 20% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 20% rating requires Bilateral. Related conditions in the Organs Of Special Sense body system share this rating framework.
Also available: View full condition details for Entropion
Rating schedule — DC 6021 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 20%
- Rating tiers
- 2
- CFR section
- § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs Of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
10%, 20%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Entropion?
Unilateral
Bilateral
“Bilateral”
How does the VA rate Organs Of Special Sense conditions?
Common Questions About Entropion VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Entropion?
The VA rates Entropion under Diagnostic Code 6021 at the following tiers: 10%, 20%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Unilateral. The maximum 20% rating requires: Bilateral.
What is Diagnostic Code 6021?
Diagnostic Code 6021 is the VA rating identifier for Entropion within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.
What is the highest rating for Entropion?
The highest schedular rating for Entropion under DC 6021 is 20%. This tier requires: Bilateral. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Entropion alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What 38 CFR section governs Entropion ratings?
Entropion is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6021. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Entropion?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Entropion may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Entropion?
The key evidence for Entropion depends on the body system. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable daily impact all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional is essential for contested claims.
Get a Personalized Rating Analysis
VeteranHQ evaluates your symptoms against the exact 38 CFR criteria, identifies secondary conditions, and shows what evidence you need to support a higher rating.
Discover Your Benefits