Loss of Eyebrows

DC 6092Organs of Sense38 CFR 4.79, DC 6092

Complete or near-complete loss of eyebrow hair, typically from scarring (burns, trauma) or alopecia. The VA assigns a fixed 10% rating for loss of eyebrows regardless of whether one or both are affected.

How the VA rates this condition

This condition has a fixed rating under VA regulations. Unlike most conditions, the rating does not vary based on severity. If the VA grants service connection, the rating percentage is set by regulation.

Diagnostic code

DC 6092

Rating range

10% – 10%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.79, DC 6092. 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.

Rating Levels

You have lost one or both eyebrows due to scarring, burns, trauma, or a medical condition. The VA assigns a fixed 10% rating for loss of eyebrows.

What the VA looks for

Complete or near-complete loss of eyebrow hair documented on examination
Scarring or skin damage in the eyebrow region
Photographic documentation of eyebrow loss
History of causative injury or condition (burn, trauma, alopecia)

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not filing for the underlying cause separately — loss of eyebrows from burns or trauma means the scar itself may also be rated under the skin disfigurement codes (DC 7800), potentially yielding a higher or additional rating.
⚠Not documenting the cause as service-connected — eyebrow loss from burns, blast injuries, chemical exposure, or medication side effects during service establishes the necessary nexus.
⚠Not considering the cosmetic and psychological impact — visible facial disfigurement from eyebrow loss can cause anxiety and depression that may be filed as secondary conditions.

Related DBQ Forms

DBQ Eye Conditions
DBQ Scars/Disfigurement

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How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 6092

Rating range

10% – 10%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You have lost one or both eyebrows due to scarring, burns, trauma, or a medical condition. The VA assigns a fixed 10% rating for loss of eyebrows.

What the VA looks for

Complete or near-complete loss of eyebrow hair documented on examination
Scarring or skin damage in the eyebrow region
Photographic documentation of eyebrow loss
History of causative injury or condition (burn, trauma, alopecia)

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not filing for the underlying cause separately — loss of eyebrows from burns or trauma means the scar itself may also be rated under the skin disfigurement codes (DC 7800), potentially yielding a higher or additional rating.

⚠Not documenting the cause as service-connected — eyebrow loss from burns, blast injuries, chemical exposure, or medication side effects during service establishes the necessary nexus.

⚠Not considering the cosmetic and psychological impact — visible facial disfigurement from eyebrow loss can cause anxiety and depression that may be filed as secondary conditions.