No more than light perception in both eyes 1
The VA rates No more than light perception in both eyes 1 under Diagnostic Code 6062 at a single 100% level. At 100%, a veteran with no dependents receives $3,938.58 per month, tax-free (2026 rates); dependents add to that.
Rating schedule — DC 6062 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for No more than light perception in both eyes 1?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | No more than light perception in both eyes 1 |
“No more than light perception in both eyes 1”
What other organs of special sense conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to No more than light perception in both eyes 1 in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 6027AphakiaRated up to 30%
- 6029Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lensRated up to 30%
- 6030Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III)).Rated up to 20%
- 6036Status post corneal transplantRated up to 10%
- 6061Anatomical loss of both eyes 1Rated up to 100%
- 6063Anatomical loss of one eye: 1Rated up to 100%
- 6064No more than light perception in one eye: 1Rated up to 100%
- 6065Vision in one eye 5/200 (1.5/60)Rated up to 80%
- 6066Visual Acuity, Impairment ofRated up to 100%
- 6080Visual field defectsRated up to 100%
Common Questions About No more than light perception in both eyes 1 VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for No more than light perception in both eyes 1?
The VA rates No more than light perception in both eyes 1 under Diagnostic Code 6062 at 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: No more than light perception in both eyes 1. The maximum 100% rating requires: No more than light perception in both eyes 1.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for No more than light perception in both eyes 1?
The VA rates No more than light perception in both eyes 1 under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6062, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can No more than light perception in both eyes 1 qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for No more than light perception in both eyes 1 alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for No more than light perception in both eyes 1?
The key evidence for No more than light perception in both eyes 1 is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for No more than light perception in both eyes 1?
The C&P examiner uses a Organs of Special Sense DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6062 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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