VASRD 6025 · Organs of Special Sense
Lacrimal duct, epiphora VA Disability Rating
Excessive tearing due to blocked tear ducts.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Lacrimal duct, epiphora
The rating distinguishes between interference with tear drainage in one eye at the lower tier and bilateral tear duct obstruction at the higher tier, confirmed through symptoms and clinical confirmation by an ophthalmologist.
Approval outlook
Moderate
Veterans service-connected
~1,400 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~10%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •An ophthalmology exam confirming the diagnosis.
- •A tear drainage test assessing duct function.
- •Eye imaging, if performed to assess the duct's structure.
Strategy Tips
- •Use tear test logs to document the excessive tearing pattern, since this practical evidence supports the clinical diagnosis.
- •Include the frequency of any related eye infections, since recurring infections are a common complication worth documenting.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Ignoring or minimizing what seem like mild cases, even though excessive tearing can be a genuinely persistent nuisance.
- •No proof of bilateral symptoms when claiming the higher tier.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •No specialist diagnosis from an ophthalmologist.
- •Underreporting the eye discomfort caused by the condition.
Onset Patterns
- •Epiphora can develop after eye surgery or as a result of chronic sinusitis affecting the tear drainage system.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Lacrimal duct, epiphora. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Eye infections
Conjunctivitis
Blurry vision
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Common questions about Lacrimal duct, epiphora
- Is Lacrimal duct, epiphora a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Lacrimal duct, epiphora under VASRD diagnostic code 6025 (Organs of Special Sense). Excessive tearing due to blocked tear ducts.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Lacrimal duct, epiphora?
- Possible VA ratings for Lacrimal duct, epiphora are 20%, 10%. Examples: 20%: Bilateral tear duct obstruction; 10%: Interference with tear drainage, one eye.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Lacrimal duct, epiphora?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Lacrimal duct, epiphora at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 1,400 veterans are service-connected for Lacrimal duct, epiphora. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate.
- What evidence helps prove Lacrimal duct, epiphora for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Lacrimal duct, epiphora claim includes: An ophthalmology exam confirming the diagnosis.; A tear drainage test assessing duct function.; Eye imaging, if performed to assess the duct's structure..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Lacrimal duct, epiphora?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Lacrimal duct, epiphora: No specialist diagnosis from an ophthalmologist.; Underreporting the eye discomfort caused by the condition..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Lacrimal duct, epiphora?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Lacrimal duct, epiphora include: Eye infections, Conjunctivitis, Blurry vision. 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 6025)
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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