Note (1): For the purposes of evaluation under 38 CFR 4.79, an incapacitating episode is an eye condition severe enough to require a clinic visit to a provider specifically for treatment purposes.
Note (2): Examples of treatment may include but are not limited to: Systemic immunosuppressants or biologic agents; intravitreal or periocular injections; laser treatments; or other surgical interventions.
Note (3): For the purposes of evaluating visual impairment due to the particular condition, refer to 38 CFR 4.75-4.78 and to § 4.79, diagnostic codes 6061-6091.
| Description | Rating |
|---|---|
| 6018 Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous): | |
| Active: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, minimum rating | 10 |
| Inactive: Evaluate based on residuals, such as visual impairment and disfigurement (diagnostic code 7800) |