Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6025: Disorders of the Lacrimal Apparatus (Dry Eye) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.79
- Rating range
- 10% to 20%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Eye conditions
The VA rates Disorders of the Lacrimal Apparatus (Dry Eye) under diagnostic code 6025 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 6025 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Bilateral dry eye requiring ongoing treatment What raters look forbilateral; ongoing treatment |
| 20% | Bilateral with episodes of dacryocystitis or corneal damage What raters look fordacryocystitis; corneal damage |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Dry Eye Syndrome. The Dry Eye Syndrome condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Dry Eye Syndrome appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 500 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Dry Eye Syndrome as the primary issue. The Dry Eye Syndrome condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Dry Eye Syndrome appeals generally rather than DC 6025 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6025?
Diagnostic code 6025 is the VA rating schedule entry for Disorders of the Lacrimal Apparatus (Dry Eye), 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 6025?
DC 6025 provides ratings of 10%, 20%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6025 require?
The 20% rating for Disorders of the Lacrimal Apparatus (Dry Eye) requires: Bilateral with episodes of dacryocystitis or corneal damage.