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Choroiditis (Including Uveitis, Posterior)
✓ VERIFIED AGAINST 38 C.F.R.§ 4.79 (Eye) · reviewed 2026-05-17 · ClaimRecon Editorial Team
Choroiditis (Including Uveitis, Posterior) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6000 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6000 across 4 severity tiers (10% / 20% / 40% / 60%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
OVERVIEW
Inflammation of the choroid layer of the eye (posterior uveitis). May also involve the retina (chorioretinitis). Causes blurred vision, floaters, light sensitivity, and can lead to permanent vision loss if untreated. May be associated with autoimmune conditions or infections.
RATING CRITERIA (4 LEVELS)
10%
Active pathology with 1 or 2 incapacitating episodes requiring treatment by a physician in the past 12 months.
20%
Active pathology with 3 or 4 incapacitating episodes in the past 12 months. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.
40%
Active pathology with 5 or 6 incapacitating episodes in the past 12 months. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.
60%
Active pathology with 7 or more incapacitating episodes in the past 12 months. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.
KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER
-Service treatment records showing injury or complaints
-Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)
-Range of motion measurements
-Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin
-Buddy statements describing limitations
-Prescription history
-Physical therapy records
-Employment impact documentation
C&P EXAM TIPS (6)
1.Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.
2.Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.
3.Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.
4.Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).
5.If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.
6.Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.
SOURCES & EDITORIAL
Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.79 (Eye). Source verified 2026-05-17 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team during a regulation-text comparison against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.
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NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
CLAIM RECON 2026