Condition Rating Guides
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Ongoing inflammation of the conjunctiva (the clear tissue covering the white of the eye and inside of the eyelids), causing redness, discharge, and discomfort. Rated based on active disease findings.
The VA rates this condition based on how often symptoms occur and how severe each episode is. The examiner will ask about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your episodes, as well as how they affect your ability to work.
Diagnostic code
DC 6018
Rating range
0% – 10%
Rating levels
2
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.79, DC 6018. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
You have active chronic conjunctivitis with objective findings such as red, thick conjunctivae and mucous secretion. If your conjunctivitis causes decreased visual acuity, it may also be rated on visual impairment.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Chronic Conjunctivitis or rated under the same body system.
Tinnitus
Bilateral Hearing Loss
Meniere's Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops)
Dry Eye Syndrome
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
Diabetic Retinopathy