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title: "DC 6013 - Open-angle glaucoma"
diagnostic_code: "6013"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6013-open-angle-glaucoma"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:16:13.826343Z"
---

# DC 6013 - Open-angle glaucoma

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

General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required |

# Open-Angle Glaucoma (VA Diagnostic Code 6013)

## Understanding Your VA Rating for Open-Angle Glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma is an eye condition rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under **Diagnostic Code 6013**, within the **Organs of Special Sense (Eye)** body system. It is evaluated according to the rules set out in **38 CFR § 4.79**.

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## How the VA Rates This Condition

Open-angle glaucoma is evaluated under the **General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye**. This means the VA looks at how the condition affects your eyes and assigns a rating based on that formula.

### Available Rating Level

| Rating | What It Reflects |
| ------ | ---------------- |
| **10%** | The minimum evaluation, assigned if continuous medication is required. Otherwise, the condition is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. |

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## What the VA Looks For

When rating open-angle glaucoma, the VA:

- Evaluates the condition under the **General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye**.
- Assigns a **minimum evaluation of 10%** if **continuous medication is required** to manage the condition.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6013 under 38 CFR § 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