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title: "DC 6010 - Tuberculosis of eye:"
diagnostic_code: "6010"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6010-tuberculosis-of-eye"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:15:26.729011Z"
---

# DC 6010 - Tuberculosis of eye:

Rated under § 4.79. Body system: Organs of Special Sense (Eye).

Active rated 100. Inactive: Evaluate under § 4.88c or § 4.89 of this part, whichever is appropriate

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Active |

# Tuberculosis of the Eye (VA Diagnostic Code 6010)

*VA Disability Rating Schedule · 38 CFR § 4.79 · Organs of Special Sense (Eye)*

## What This Condition Is

Tuberculosis of the eye is a form of tuberculosis affecting the eye. Under the VA rating schedule, it is listed as Diagnostic Code 6010 within the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) body system and is evaluated according to the criteria in 38 CFR § 4.79.

## How the VA Rates It

The way this condition is rated depends on whether the tuberculosis is **active** or **inactive**.

### Available Rating Level

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **100%** | Active tuberculosis of the eye |

### When the Condition Is Inactive

When tuberculosis of the eye is **inactive**, it is not rated at the 100% level above. Instead, it is evaluated under **§ 4.88c** or **§ 4.89** of this part, whichever is appropriate.

## What the VA Looks For

When applying Diagnostic Code 6010, the VA focuses on:

- **Whether the tuberculosis of the eye is active or inactive.** This is the key distinction that determines how the condition is evaluated.
- **Active cases** are assigned a 100% rating.
- **Inactive cases** are directed to the provisions of § 4.88c or § 4.89, applying whichever is appropriate to the situation.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6010 (§ 4.79). It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79