Angle-closure glaucoma
Angle-closure glaucoma is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6012, from 10% to 10% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 10% rating requires: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required. Most claims establish the 10% or 10% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 6012 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 10%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 1
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
10%
Part 4 rating schedule
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What are the VA rating criteria for Angle-closure glaucoma?
Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required
“Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required”
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Angle-closure glaucoma?
View 1 secondary condition linked to Angle-closure glaucoma
Medical rationale, evidence strength, and filing tips — rated under 38 CFR § 3.310
Common Questions About Angle-closure glaucoma VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Angle-closure glaucoma?
The VA rates Angle-closure glaucoma under Diagnostic Code 6012 at 10%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required. The maximum 10% rating requires: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Angle-closure glaucoma?
The VA rates Angle-closure glaucoma under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6012, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Angle-closure glaucoma qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Angle-closure glaucoma 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 Angle-closure glaucoma?
Service connection for Angle-closure glaucoma 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.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Angle-closure glaucoma?
Angle-closure glaucoma is associated with 1 documented secondary condition. Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability are ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. See the secondary conditions page for the full list with medical rationale and evidence strength ratings.
What is the C&P exam like for Angle-closure glaucoma?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Angle-closure glaucoma 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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