---
title: "DC 6023 - Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral"
diagnostic_code: "6023"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6023-loss-of-eyebrows-complete-unilateral-or-bilateral"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T03:12:40.041903Z"
---

# DC 6023 - Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral |

# Complete Loss of Eyebrows (VA Diagnostic Code 6023)

**Understanding your VA disability rating for complete eyebrow loss — one side or both.**

## What This Condition Is

Diagnostic Code 6023 covers the **complete loss of eyebrows**. This applies whether the loss affects **one eyebrow (unilateral)** or **both eyebrows (bilateral)**.

This condition falls under the VA's rating category for the **Organs of Special Sense (Eye)** and is evaluated under **38 CFR § 4.79**.

## Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 6023, there is a single rating level:

| Rating | What It Covers |
|--------|----------------|
| **10%** | Complete loss of eyebrows, unilateral or bilateral |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating this condition, the VA looks for the **complete loss of eyebrows**. The same 10% rating applies whether the loss is on **one side (unilateral)** or **both sides (bilateral)**.

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*This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6023 under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any specific rating or outcome.*

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