What happens during a C&P exam for Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid)?

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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Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid)

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid)?

Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) (DC 6019) is rated at 0% under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6019. No standalone schedular percentage tier under DC 6019. Evaluate based on (a) visual impairment (acuity DCs 6061-6066 or visual field DCs 6080-6081, particularly if the ptosis obscures the visual axis) OR (b) disfigurement under § 4.118 DC 7800 (where ptosis is cosmetically apparent without visual impact), whichever yields the higher evaluation.

Q: What rates 0% for Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6019?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6019 (DC 6019), a 0% rating for Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) requires: No standalone schedular percentage tier under DC 6019. Evaluate based on (a) visual impairment (acuity DCs 6061-6066 or visual field DCs 6080-6081, particularly if the ptosis obscures the visual axis) OR (b) disfigurement under § 4.118 DC 7800 (where ptosis is cosmetically apparent without visual impact), whichever yields the higher evaluation.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) 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 601938 C.F.R. § 4.79

Diagnostic Code

DC 6019

38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Rating Range

0–0%

1 severity tier

Source

Verified

38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6019 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6019 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.

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Overview

Drooping of the upper eyelid, which may partially or completely obstruct the pupil and visual axis. Causes include oculomotor nerve palsy (CN III), Horner syndrome, myasthenia gravis, trauma, or aging. Severe ptosis significantly impairs vision in the affected eye.

Rating Criteria

No standalone schedular percentage tier under DC 6019. Evaluate based on (a) visual impairment (acuity DCs 6061-6066 or visual field DCs 6080-6081, particularly if the ptosis obscures the visual axis) OR (b) disfigurement under § 4.118 DC 7800 (where ptosis is cosmetically apparent without visual impact), whichever yields the higher evaluation.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records

—Current medical diagnosis and treatment records

—Buddy/lay statements

—Prescription history

—Employment impact documentation

—Any relevant diagnostic testing

04C&P Exam Tips

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

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

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

4Mention all medications and their side effects.

5Bring 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 against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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