VA Diagnostic Code 6013Open-angle glaucoma
A single 10% rating under § 4.79. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required
General rating formula
General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye
Open-Angle Glaucoma (VA Diagnostic Code 6013)
Understanding Your VA Rating for Open-Angle Glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma is an eye condition rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under Diagnostic Code 6013, within the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) body system. It is evaluated according to the rules set out in 38 CFR § 4.79.
How the VA Rates This Condition
Open-angle glaucoma is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. This means the VA looks at how the condition affects your eyes and assigns a rating based on that formula.
Available Rating Level
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 10% | The minimum evaluation, assigned if continuous medication is required. Otherwise, the condition is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. |
What the VA Looks For
When rating open-angle glaucoma, the VA:
- Evaluates the condition under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye.
- Assigns a minimum evaluation of 10% if continuous medication is required to manage the condition.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6013 under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6013. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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