Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6018: Chronic Nontrachomatous Conjunctivitis Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.79
- Rating range
- 10% to 60%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Eye conditions
The VA rates Chronic Nontrachomatous Conjunctivitis under diagnostic code 6018 in 38 CFR § 4.79. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 6018 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Active chronic conjunctivitis: minimum 10 percent; or with documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 1 but less than 3 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months What raters look forat least 1 but less than 3 treatment visits in the past 12 months |
| 20% | With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 3 but less than 5 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months What raters look forat least 3 but less than 5 treatment visits in the past 12 months |
| 40% | With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 5 but less than 7 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months What raters look forat least 5 but less than 7 treatment visits in the past 12 months |
| 60% | With documented incapacitating episodes requiring 7 or more treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months What raters look for7 or more treatment visits in the past 12 months |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Chronic Conjunctivitis. The Chronic Conjunctivitis condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6018?
Diagnostic code 6018 is the VA rating schedule entry for Chronic Nontrachomatous Conjunctivitis, found in 38 CFR § 4.79. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6018?
DC 6018 provides ratings of 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6018 require?
The 60% rating for Chronic Nontrachomatous Conjunctivitis requires: With documented incapacitating episodes requiring 7 or more treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months.
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