VASRD 6025 · Organs of Special Sense

Lacrimal duct, epiphora at 20% VA Disability Rating

Bilateral tear duct obstruction

20%: single veteran, no dependents

$356.66

$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

20% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Lacrimal duct, epiphora rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$356.66
With spouse$356.66
With spouse + 1 child$356.66
With spouse + 2 children$356.66
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$356.66

Lower tier

10% Lacrimal duct, epiphora

$180.42 /mo single

Common questions about 20% for Lacrimal duct, epiphora

How much does a 20% VA rating for Lacrimal duct, epiphora pay?
A single veteran rated 20% for Lacrimal duct, epiphora receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $356.66.
What does it take to get a 20% rating for Lacrimal duct, epiphora?
Bilateral tear duct obstruction
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
Yes. If a condition like Eye infections is service-connected as secondary to Lacrimal duct, epiphora, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.79 — Schedule of ratings — eye conditions (Diagnostic Code 6025)
  2. VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.

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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Lacrimal duct, epiphora are on the main condition page.

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