Eye

DC 6066

Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better

Educational use only. Not legal or medical advice. Read 38 CFR §4.79 on eCFR
Diagnostic Code
6066
CFR Section
§4.79 — Eye

Rating Tiers

90%

In the other eye 10/200 (3/60)

80%

In the other eye 15/200 (4.5/60)

70%

In the other eye 20/200 (6/60)

60%

In the other eye 20/100 (6/30)

50%

In the other eye 20/70 (6/21) | In the other eye 20/100 (6/30)

40%

In the other eye 20/50 (6/15) | In the other eye 20/70 (6/21)

30%

In the other eye 20/40 (6/12) | In the other eye 20/50 (6/15) | In the other eye 20/70 (6/21)

20%

In the other eye 20/40 (6/12) | In the other eye 20/50 (6/15)

10%

In the other eye 20/40 (6/12) | In the other eye 20/50 (6/15)

0%

In the other eye 20/40 (6/12)

Rated Under Formula

This condition is rated using the §4.79 general rating formula.

60%

With documented incapacitating episodes requiring 7 or more treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months

40%

With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 5 but less than 7 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months

20%

With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 3 but less than 5 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months

10%

With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 1 but less than 3 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months

What Raters Look For

Based on M21-1 adjudication criteria for Eye conditions. These are the factors a VA rater evaluates when assigning a rating percentage.

M21-1 III.iv.4.F
  • •Best corrected visual acuity in each eye (Snellen chart results)
  • •Visual field test results — field of vision defects or scotomas
  • •Diplopia (double vision) — whether present in any field of gaze
  • •Intraocular pressure readings if glaucoma is involved
  • •Documented impact on daily activities, driving, and occupational function