VA Diagnostic Code 6018Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous):
A single 10% rating under § 4.79. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Summary
Inactive: Evaluate based on residuals, such as visual impairment and disfigurement (diagnostic code 7800)
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- 10%
Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating
General rating formula
General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye
VA Disability Ratings for Chronic Conjunctivitis (Nontrachomatous) — Diagnostic Code 6018
Understanding Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous) is an eye condition affecting the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) body system. The VA evaluates it under Diagnostic Code 6018, found in § 4.79 of the rating schedule.
When the VA rates this condition, it distinguishes between whether the condition is active or inactive:
- Active conjunctivitis is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye.
- Inactive conjunctivitis is evaluated based on its residuals — the lasting effects the condition leaves behind, such as visual impairment and disfigurement (evaluated under diagnostic code 7800).
Available Rating Levels
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Active: Evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye — this is the minimum rating for active conjunctivitis. |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous), the VA considers:
- Whether the condition is active or inactive at the time of evaluation.
- For active conjunctivitis, the VA applies the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, with a minimum rating of 10%.
- For inactive conjunctivitis, the VA looks at the residuals of the condition — including visual impairment and disfigurement — with disfigurement evaluated under diagnostic code 7800.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule (§ 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6018) and is provided for general educational purposes.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6018. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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