Diagnostic Code 6025: Disorders of the Lacrimal Apparatus 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 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% | Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.), unilateral What raters look forone eye affected; epiphora or dacryocystitis |
| 20% | Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.), bilateral What raters look forboth eyes affected; epiphora or dacryocystitis |
DC 6025 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 259 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 6025 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 59.5%, denied 32.4% and sent 8.1% back for more work. One appeal can contain more than one ruling.
Method: Claim Raven read each ruling in every Board decision stored for 2021 to 2026 and counted it under this code when the decision named DC 6025 for a rating question. These results cover only rulings with an identified diagnostic code and may not represent rulings where no code was stated. Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out. These are outcomes within appeals, not first decisions, and not your personal odds.
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 1,532 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Dry Eye Syndrome, 2021 to 2026. The Dry Eye Syndrome condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Dry Eye Syndrome appeals generally rather than DC 6025 specifically. The DC 6025 section above counts this code's own rating appeals. 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, 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 requires: Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.), bilateral.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 6025?
In 254 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 6025 from 2021 to 2026, 58.7% were granted, 33.1% denied and 8.3% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
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