VA Diagnostic Code 6021Entropion:
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- 20%
Bilateral
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Unilateral
Entropion (VA Diagnostic Code 6021)
Understanding Your VA Rating for Entropion
Entropion is an eye condition rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under Diagnostic Code 6021, found in 38 CFR § 4.79 (the rating schedule for the Organs of Special Sense — Eye).
Plain-Language Overview
Entropion is a condition that affects the eye. Under the VA rating schedule, it is evaluated based on whether the condition affects one eye or both eyes.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability rating for entropion using the following levels:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | Bilateral (affecting both eyes) |
| 10% | Unilateral (affecting one eye) |
What the VA Looks For
When rating entropion under Diagnostic Code 6021, the VA looks at whether the condition is:
- Unilateral — affecting one eye (rated at 10%), or
- Bilateral — affecting both eyes (rated at 20%)
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome. Every claim is evaluated on its own facts by the VA.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6021. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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