VA Diagnostic Code 6024Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral
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Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral
Complete Loss of Eyelashes (VA Diagnostic Code 6024)
Understanding the Condition
Complete loss of eyelashes is a condition affecting the Organs of Special Sense (Eye). It is evaluated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 6024, found in § 4.79 of the VA rating schedule.
This condition refers to the complete loss of eyelashes, which may occur in one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral).
Available Rating Level
Under Diagnostic Code 6024, the VA assigns a single rating level for this condition:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA considers whether there is complete loss of eyelashes. Notably, this rating applies whether the loss affects one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral) — in either case, the assigned evaluation is the same.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and is based on the VA rating schedule under § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6024. It does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of any specific rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6024. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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