What are the VA rating percentages for Chronic Conjunctivitis?

Chronic Conjunctivitis (DC 6018) is rated at 0%, 10%, 20%, 40%, 60% under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018. Inactive disease without compensable residuals (visual impairment or disfigurement).

What rates 0% for Chronic Conjunctivitis under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018 (DC 6018), a 0% rating for Chronic Conjunctivitis requires: Inactive disease without compensable residuals (visual impairment or disfigurement).

What rates 20% for Chronic Conjunctivitis under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018 (DC 6018), a 20% rating for Chronic Conjunctivitis requires: Active disease with 3 or 4 incapacitating episodes per year.

What rates 40% for Chronic Conjunctivitis under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018 (DC 6018), a 40% rating for Chronic Conjunctivitis requires: Active disease with 5 or 6 incapacitating episodes per year.

What rates 60% for Chronic Conjunctivitis under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018 (DC 6018), a 60% rating for Chronic Conjunctivitis requires: Active disease with 7+ incapacitating episodes per year.

What happens during a C&P exam for Chronic Conjunctivitis?

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 rates 10% for Chronic Conjunctivitis under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018 (DC 6018), a 10% rating for Chronic Conjunctivitis requires: Active disease — minimum 10% under the General Rating Formula. Increase per General Formula tiers based on incapacitating-episode count.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Chronic Conjunctivitis VA claim?

Key evidence for a Chronic Conjunctivitis 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 601838 C.F.R. § 4.79

Diagnostic Code

DC 6018

38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Rating Range

0–60%

5 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Chronic Conjunctivitis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6018 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6018 across 5 severity tiers (0% / 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

Chronic inflammation of the conjunctiva (membrane lining the eyelids and covering the white of the eye). May be allergic, viral, bacterial, or chemical in origin. In veterans, often related to environmental exposures (dust, sand, burn pit smoke) during deployments.

Rating Criteria

Inactive disease without compensable residuals (visual impairment or disfigurement).

10%

Active disease — minimum 10% under the General Rating Formula. Increase per General Formula tiers based on incapacitating-episode count.

20%

Active disease with 3 or 4 incapacitating episodes per year.

40%

Active disease with 5 or 6 incapacitating episodes per year.

60%

Active disease with 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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