---
title: "DC 6025 - Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.):"
diagnostic_code: "6025"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6025-disorders-of-the-lacrimal-apparatus-epiphora-dacryocystitis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T03:13:06.243321Z"
---

# DC 6025 - Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.):

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

## Rating criteria

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

# VA Disability Rating: Disorders of the Lacrimal Apparatus (Diagnostic Code 6025)

## Understanding Disorders of the Lacrimal Apparatus

The lacrimal apparatus is the part of your eye responsible for producing and draining tears. When this system doesn't work properly, it can lead to conditions such as **epiphora** (excessive tearing or watery eyes) or **dacryocystitis** (inflammation or infection of the tear sac).

The VA evaluates these disorders under **Diagnostic Code 6025**, which falls within the **Organs of Special Sense (Eye)** body system and is rated according to **38 CFR § 4.79**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a rating for disorders of the lacrimal apparatus based on whether the condition affects one eye or both eyes:

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

## What the VA Looks For

When rating a disorder of the lacrimal apparatus under Diagnostic Code 6025, the key factor the VA considers is whether the condition is:

- **Unilateral** — affecting one eye, which corresponds to a **10%** rating
- **Bilateral** — affecting both eyes, which corresponds to a **20%** rating

The distinction between one-eye and two-eye involvement is what determines the rating level under this diagnostic code.

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