Status post corneal transplant
The VA rates Status post corneal transplant under Diagnostic Code 6036 at a single 10% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 6036 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 10%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.79
- Body system
- Organs of Special Sense
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
10%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Status post corneal transplant?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum, if there is pain, photophobia, and glare sensitivity |
“Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum, if there is pain, photophobia, and glare sensitivity”
What other organs of special sense conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Status post corneal transplant 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.
- 6024Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateralRated up to 10%
- 6025Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.)Rated up to 20%
- 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%
- 6061Anatomical loss of both eyes 1Rated up to 100%
- 6062No more than light perception in 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%
Common Questions About Status post corneal transplant VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Status post corneal transplant?
The VA rates Status post corneal transplant under Diagnostic Code 6036 at 10%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum, if there is pain, photophobia, and glare sensitivity. The maximum 10% rating requires: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum, if there is pain, photophobia, and glare sensitivity.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Status post corneal transplant?
The VA rates Status post corneal transplant under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6036, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Status post corneal transplant qualify for TDIU?
Status post corneal transplant maxes at 10%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Status post corneal transplant?
The key evidence for Status post corneal transplant 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 Status post corneal transplant?
The C&P examiner uses a Organs of Special Sense DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6036 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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