Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 6070
Glaucoma Secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Glaucoma when it develops after Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis).
Why Glaucoma Is Linked to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
Chronic inflammation can increase intraocular pressure.
Primary condition · VASRD 6000
Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
Uveitis is inflammation inside the eye that can cause redness, pain, and vision problems.
Secondary condition · VASRD 6070
Glaucoma
A condition where pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve.
Glaucoma VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Glaucoma the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) — severity of Glaucoma itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
30% Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) + 10% Glaucoma = 37%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 30% and 10% combine to 37%, not 40%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Glaucoma Secondary Claim
- •Optometry records tracking eye pressure and vision over time.
- •Visual field tests measuring the extent of any vision loss.
- •Ophthalmologist reports documenting the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Common questions about Glaucoma secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
- Can Glaucoma be service-connected as secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Chronic inflammation can increase intraocular pressure. You'll need a current Glaucoma diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected U…
- What VA rating can I get for Glaucoma as a secondary condition?
- Glaucoma is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 6070 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 100%, 60%, 30%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Glaucoma itself, not on the severity of Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis).
- How does a secondary Glaucoma claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 30% rating for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) combined with a 10% rating for Glaucoma (example figures) produces a combined rating of 37%, not 40%. Approving Glaucoma as secondary still typically raises your overall combine…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Glaucoma as secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Glaucoma diagnosis includes: Optometry records tracking eye pressure and vision over time.; Visual field tests measuring the extent of any vision loss.; Ophthalmologist reports documenting the diagnosis and treatment plan.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treatin…
Primary condition
Full Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) guide
Secondary condition
Full Glaucoma guide
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See how Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) and Glaucoma combine with the rest of your service-connected conditions using the official VA combined-ratings formula.
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