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title: "DC 6021 - Entropion:"
diagnostic_code: "6021"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6021-entropion"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T03:12:14.138920Z"
---

# DC 6021 - Entropion:

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

## Rating criteria

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

# Entropion (VA Diagnostic Code 6021)

## Understanding Your VA Rating for Entropion

Entropion is an eye condition rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under **Diagnostic Code 6021**, found in **38 CFR § 4.79** (the rating schedule for the Organs of Special Sense — Eye).

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## Plain-Language Overview

Entropion is a condition that affects the eye. Under the VA rating schedule, it is evaluated based on whether the condition affects one eye or both eyes.

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## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating for entropion using the following levels:

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

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## What the VA Looks For

When rating entropion under Diagnostic Code 6021, the VA looks at whether the condition is:

- **Unilateral** — affecting one eye (rated at **10%**), or
- **Bilateral** — affecting both eyes (rated at **20%**)

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*This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome. Every claim is evaluated on its own facts by the VA.*

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