What are the VA rating percentages for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy?

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (DC 6006) is rated at 10%, 20%, 40%, 60% under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006. Active pathology with 1 or 2 incapacitating episodes per year. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.

What rates 10% for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006 (DC 6006), a 10% rating for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy requires: Active pathology with 1 or 2 incapacitating episodes per year. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.

What rates 20% for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006 (DC 6006), a 20% rating for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy requires: 3 or 4 incapacitating episodes per year.

What rates 40% for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006 (DC 6006), a 40% rating for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy requires: 5 or 6 incapacitating episodes per year.

What rates 60% for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006 (DC 6006), a 60% rating for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy requires: 7+ incapacitating episodes per year.

What happens during a C&P exam for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Q: What evidence do I need for a Central Serous Chorioretinopathy VA claim?

Key evidence for a Central Serous Chorioretinopathy claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 600638 C.F.R. § 4.79

Diagnostic Code

DC 6006

38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Rating Range

10–60%

4 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6006 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6006 across 4 severity tiers (10% / 20% / 40% / 60%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Accumulation of fluid under the retina due to leakage from the choroidal vasculature, causing a localized retinal detachment at the macula. Common in young to middle-aged men, associated with stress and corticosteroid use. Most cases resolve spontaneously but may recur or become chronic.

Rating Criteria

10%

Active pathology with 1 or 2 incapacitating episodes per year. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.

20%

3 or 4 incapacitating episodes per year.

40%

5 or 6 incapacitating episodes per year.

60%

7+ incapacitating episodes per year.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

—Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

—Range of motion measurements

—Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

—Buddy statements describing limitations

—Prescription history

—Physical therapy records

—Employment impact documentation

04C&P Exam Tips

1Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.79 (Eye). Source verified 2026-05-17 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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