Current Dacryocystitis, acute or chronic
Current Dacryocystitis, acute or chronic
What This Code Means
Receiving DQ code D151.20 means the DoDMERB physician reviewer determined that your medical history or exam findings related to current dacryocystitis, acute or chronic do not currently meet Department of Defense accession standards as defined in DoDI 6130.03.
This does not end your candidacy. Many conditions flagged under this code are waiverable. The next step is understanding the exact standard that applies to your situation and whether a waiver request is appropriate for your commissioning source.
Official Regulation Text
From DoDI 6130.03-V1, “Medical Standards for Military Service,” Change 6 (February 3, 2026)
“Lids. (1) Current symptomatic blepharitis. (2) Current blepharospasm. (3) Current dacryocystitis, acute or chronic. (4) Defect or deformity of the lids or other disorders affecting eyelid function, including ptosis, sufficient to interfere with vision, require head posturing, or impair protection of the eye from exposure. (5) Current growths or tumors of the eyelid, other than small, non-progressive, asymptomatic, benign lesions.”
Waiver Outlook for Vision & Eyes Conditions
Key Factors for Waiver Approval
- Visual acuity correctable to within military standards with glasses or contacts
- Stable refraction with no progressive deterioration over time
- No history of refractive surgery complications or ongoing treatment
- Documentation from an ophthalmologist confirming fitness for duty
Branch-specific vision standards vary significantly. Know the exact thresholds for your commissioning source before pursuing remedials — what qualifies for Army ROTC may not qualify for Naval Academy.
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