Organs of Special Sense (Eye)§ 4.79Updated
Rating criteria

VA Diagnostic Code 6022Lagophthalmos:

Rated from 10% to 20% under § 4.79. Here is what the VA requires at each level.

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  1. 20%

    Bilateral

  2. 10%

    Unilateral

Lagophthalmos (VA Diagnostic Code 6022)

Understanding Your VA Rating for Lagophthalmos

Lagophthalmos is a condition affecting the Organs of Special Sense (Eye). It is rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 6022, found in 38 CFR § 4.79.

Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating for lagophthalmos based on whether the condition affects one eye or both eyes:

RatingCriteria
20%Bilateral (affecting both eyes)
10%Unilateral (affecting one eye)

What the VA Looks For

When evaluating lagophthalmos under Diagnostic Code 6022, the VA focuses on whether the condition is:

  • Bilateral — present in both eyes, rated at 20%
  • Unilateral — present in one eye, rated at 10%

Your rating is determined based on this distinction as outlined in 38 CFR § 4.79.

This information is provided for general educational purposes and is based solely on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6022. It does not guarantee any specific rating outcome. For guidance on your individual situation, consult the applicable VA regulations or a qualified representative.

These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6022. The official version is the one that governs your rating.

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How to claim this

Knowing the criteria is the first half. Getting your file to show them is the second.

  1. Find your level in the stack

    Read each rung against what your medical records already say. The level your records document today is the one the VA can support today.

  2. Name the gap

    Look at the rung above yours and write down exactly what it asks for that your file does not show yet — a diagnosis, a measurement, a prescribed brace, a doctor’s opinion linking it to service.

  3. Claim it by code

    File under diagnostic code 6022 and attach the evidence for the level you are asking for. Other Organs of Special Sense (Eye) codes may cover your secondary conditions.

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