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Uveitis (Intermediate or Panuveitis)
✓ VERIFIED AGAINST 38 C.F.R.§ 4.79 (Eye) · reviewed 2026-05-17 · ClaimRecon Editorial Team
Uveitis (Intermediate or Panuveitis) 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 uveal tract (iris, ciliary body, and choroid). Intermediate uveitis affects the vitreous and peripheral retina. Panuveitis involves all layers. May be idiopathic or associated with autoimmune conditions, infections, or sarcoidosis. Chronic inflammation can cause cataracts, glaucoma, and macular edema.
RATING CRITERIA (4 LEVELS)
10%
Active pathology with 1 or 2 incapacitating episodes requiring treatment by a physician in the past 12 months. Or rate based on resulting visual impairment (DC 6066 acuity table, DCs 6080/6081 visual field, or DC 6090 diplopia), whichever yields the higher evaluation.
20%
Active pathology with 3 or 4 incapacitating episodes requiring treatment in the past 12 months. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.
40%
Active pathology with 5 or 6 incapacitating episodes requiring treatment in the past 12 months. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.
60%
Active pathology with 7 or more incapacitating episodes requiring treatment in the past 12 months. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.
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.
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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