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Dacryocystitis (Lacrimal Sac Inflammation) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6025 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6022 across 2 severity tiers (10% / 20%). 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.
Infection or inflammation of the lacrimal sac, usually resulting from obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct. Causes swelling, pain, and redness near the inner corner of the eye with excessive tearing (epiphora) and sometimes purulent discharge.
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.