---
title: "DC 6020 - Ectropion:"
diagnostic_code: "6020"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6020-ectropion"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T03:12:01.124639Z"
---

# DC 6020 - Ectropion:

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 20% | Bilateral |
| 10% | Unilateral |

# Ectropion (VA Diagnostic Code 6020)

## Understanding Your VA Disability Rating for Ectropion

Ectropion is an eye condition affecting the eyelids. Under the VA rating schedule, it is evaluated as part of the **Organs of Special Sense (Eye)** body system and is rated according to **Diagnostic Code 6020** under **38 CFR § 4.79**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA rates ectropion at one of the following disability levels:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **20%** | Bilateral (affecting both eyes) |
| **10%** | Unilateral (affecting one eye) |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating ectropion under Diagnostic Code 6020, the VA looks at whether the condition affects **one eye (unilateral)** or **both eyes (bilateral)**:

- A **unilateral** condition, affecting one eye, is rated at **10%**.
- A **bilateral** condition, affecting both eyes, is rated at **20%**.

---

*This information is based on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6020. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

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