VA Diagnostic Code 6023Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral
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Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral
Complete Loss of Eyebrows (VA Diagnostic Code 6023)
Understanding your VA disability rating for complete eyebrow loss — one side or both.
What This Condition Is
Diagnostic Code 6023 covers the complete loss of eyebrows. This applies whether the loss affects one eyebrow (unilateral) or both eyebrows (bilateral).
This condition falls under the VA's rating category for the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) and is evaluated under 38 CFR § 4.79.
Available Rating Level
Under Diagnostic Code 6023, there is a single rating level:
| Rating | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| 10% | Complete loss of eyebrows, unilateral or bilateral |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA looks for the complete loss of eyebrows. The same 10% rating applies whether the loss is on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6023 under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any specific rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6023. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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