VASRD 6019 · Organs of Special Sense
Conjunctivitis, chronic VA Disability Rating
Ongoing inflammation of the eye lining causing redness and discomfort.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Conjunctivitis, chronic
The rating distinguishes between intermittent redness and irritation at the lower tier and persistent symptoms with discharge and photophobia (light sensitivity) at the higher tier, confirmed through duration, recurrence pattern, and a specialist diagnosis.
Approval outlook
Moderate
Veterans service-connected
53,939 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~10%
Veterans service-connected count from the VBA Annual Benefits Report (FY2025), as of September 30, 2025. Approval outlook and typical rating are Vetrify editorial estimates — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •Ophthalmology notes documenting the diagnosis and its chronic nature.
- •Medication history showing ongoing treatment.
- •Eye exam findings from multiple visits over time.
Strategy Tips
- •Include flare-up logs tracking when and how often symptoms occur, since the chronic, recurring nature of the condition is central to this rating.
- •Use eye photos for documentation, since visual evidence of redness or discharge during a flare-up supports the clinical diagnosis.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Lack of a continuous treatment record, which can make a genuinely chronic condition look like an isolated episode.
- •The condition being misdiagnosed as allergies rather than chronic conjunctivitis specifically.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Infrequent treatment visits that don't establish the condition's chronic pattern.
- •No vision testing included, even though it can provide useful supporting context.
Onset Patterns
- •Chronic conjunctivitis is often recurrent, following an initial infection or ongoing exposure to an environmental irritant.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Conjunctivitis, chronic. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Photophobia
Dry eye
Headaches
Common questions about Conjunctivitis, chronic
- Is Conjunctivitis, chronic a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Conjunctivitis, chronic under VASRD diagnostic code 6019 (Organs of Special Sense). Ongoing inflammation of the eye lining causing redness and discomfort.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Conjunctivitis, chronic?
- Possible VA ratings for Conjunctivitis, chronic are 30%, 10%. Examples: 30%: Persistent symptoms with discharge and photophobia; 10%: Intermittent redness and irritation.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Conjunctivitis, chronic?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Conjunctivitis, chronic at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. Per the VBA Annual Benefits Report (FY2025), 53,939 veterans were receiving VA compensation for Conjunctivitis, chronic as of September 30, 2025. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate.
- What evidence helps prove Conjunctivitis, chronic for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Conjunctivitis, chronic claim includes: Ophthalmology notes documenting the diagnosis and its chronic nature.; Medication history showing ongoing treatment.; Eye exam findings from multiple visits over time..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Conjunctivitis, chronic?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Conjunctivitis, chronic: Infrequent treatment visits that don't establish the condition's chronic pattern.; No vision testing included, even though it can provide useful supporting context..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Conjunctivitis, chronic?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Conjunctivitis, chronic include: Photophobia, Dry eye, Headaches. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.79 — Schedule of ratings — eye conditions (Diagnostic Code 6019)
- VBA Annual Benefits Report (FY2025) — veterans service-connected count, as of September 30, 2025
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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