Trachomatous conjunctivitis — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6017)

The VA rates Trachomatous conjunctivitis under Diagnostic Code 6017 at the following tiers: 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.

Diagnostic Code 6017 is the VA rating identifier for Trachomatous conjunctivitis 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.

The highest schedular rating for Trachomatous conjunctivitis under DC 6017 is 30%. This tier requires: Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Trachomatous conjunctivitis alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Trachomatous conjunctivitis is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6017. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Trachomatous conjunctivitis may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Trachomatous conjunctivitis requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.