What happens during a C&P exam for Keratoconus?

Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms. Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

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Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Keratoconus?

Keratoconus (DC 6035) is rated at 0% under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6035 (by analogy). No standalone schedular percentage tier under DC 6035. Rate on resulting visual impairment (acuity DCs 6061-6066 — typically the controlling pathway given keratoconus characteristically degrades best-corrected vision) OR General Rating Formula for active progression (corneal crosslinking, intracorneal ring segments, transplant). Whichever yields the higher evaluation.

Q: What rates 0% for Keratoconus under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6035 (by analogy)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6035 (by analogy) (DC 6035), a 0% rating for Keratoconus requires: No standalone schedular percentage tier under DC 6035. Rate on resulting visual impairment (acuity DCs 6061-6066 — typically the controlling pathway given keratoconus characteristically degrades best-corrected vision) OR General Rating Formula for active progression (corneal crosslinking, intracorneal ring segments, transplant). Whichever yields the higher evaluation.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Keratoconus VA claim?

Key evidence for a Keratoconus claim includes: Service treatment records; Current medical diagnosis and treatment records; Buddy/lay statements; Prescription history; Employment impact documentation. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 6035 | 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6035 (by analogy) | 

✓ VERIFIED AGAINST 38 C.F.R.§ 4.79 (Eye) · reviewed 2026-05-17 · ClaimRecon Editorial Team

Keratoconus is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6035 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6035 (by analogy) across 1 severity tier (0%). 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

Progressive thinning and cone-shaped bulging of the cornea, causing irregular astigmatism, myopia, and visual distortion. Usually develops in adolescence or young adulthood. Service connection may be established if aggravated by military service.

RATING CRITERIA (1 LEVELS)

No standalone schedular percentage tier under DC 6035. Rate on resulting visual impairment (acuity DCs 6061-6066 — typically the controlling pathway given keratoconus characteristically degrades best-corrected vision) OR General Rating Formula for active progression (corneal crosslinking, intracorneal ring segments, transplant). Whichever yields the higher evaluation.

KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER

-Service treatment records

-Current medical diagnosis and treatment records

-Buddy/lay statements

-Prescription history

-Employment impact documentation

-Any relevant diagnostic testing

C&P EXAM TIPS (5)

1.Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.

2.Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

3.Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.

4.Mention all medications and their side effects.

5.Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.

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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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