Anatomical loss of one eye: 1
Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6063, from 40% to 100% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 100% rating requires: In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60). Most claims establish the 40% or 50% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 6063 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 40%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 6
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1?
In the other eye 20/40 (6/12)
In the other eye 20/50 (6/15)
In the other eye 20/100 (6/30)
In the other eye 20/200 (6/60)
In the other eye 15/200 (4.5/60)
In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60)
“In the other eye 20/200 (6/60)”
Common Questions About Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1?
The VA rates Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 under Diagnostic Code 6063 at 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 100%. The minimum 40% rating requires: In the other eye 20/40 (6/12). The maximum 100% rating requires: In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1?
The VA rates Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6063, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 40% and a 100% rating for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1?
A 40% rating requires: In the other eye 20/40 (6/12). A 100% rating requires: In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60). The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 may qualify for TDIU if the condition — alone or in combination with other service-connected disabilities — prevents substantially gainful employment. A single disability rated at 60% or higher (or multiple disabilities combining to 70%, with one at 40%) can support a TDIU claim under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1?
Service connection for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease, and (3) a medical nexus linking the current diagnosis to that in-service occurrence. A nexus letter from a treating or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence.
What is the C&P exam like for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 uses a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) specific to the body system involved. The examiner documents the frequency, severity, and functional impact of your symptoms. Bring all relevant treatment records and be prepared to describe your worst-day symptoms — the examiner rates your condition based on the full clinical picture, not a single visit.
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