No more than light perception in one eye: 1
The VA rates No more than light perception in one eye: 1 under Diagnostic Code 6064 across 7 severity levels, from 30% to 100%. At 100%, veterans receive $3939/month or more in compensation.
Rating schedule — DC 6064 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 7
- CFR section
- § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for No more than light perception in one eye: 1?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | In the other eye 20/40 (6/12) |
| 40% | In the other eye 20/50 (6/15) |
| 50% | In the other eye 20/70 (6/21) |
| 60% | In the other eye 20/100 (6/30) |
| 70% | In the other eye 20/200 (6/60) |
| 80% | In the other eye 15/200 (4.5/60) |
| 100% | In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60) |
“In the other eye 20/100 (6/30)”
Common Questions About No more than light perception in one eye: 1 VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for No more than light perception in one eye: 1?
The VA rates No more than light perception in one eye: 1 under Diagnostic Code 6064 at 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 100%. The minimum 30% 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 No more than light perception in one eye: 1?
The VA rates No more than light perception in one eye: 1 under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6064, 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 30% and a 100% rating for No more than light perception in one eye: 1?
A 30% 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 No more than light perception in one eye: 1 qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for No more than light perception in one eye: 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 one eye: 1?
The key evidence for No more than light perception in one eye: 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 one eye: 1?
The C&P examiner uses a Organs of Special Sense DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6064 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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