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DC 6066Organs of Special Sense38 CFR § 4.79

Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better

VA disability rating criteria for Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better under Diagnostic Code 6066. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

In the other eye 20/40 (6/12)

10%Disability Rating

Corrected visual acuity: 20/40 in the better eye, or 20/100 in the worse eye (using Table V of 38 CFR Part 4).

Note: Visual acuity ratings use a grid combining better and worse eye acuity levels.

20%Disability Rating

In the other eye 20/40 (6/12)

30%Disability Rating

Corrected visual acuity: 20/200 in the better eye or 20/400 in the worse eye (using Table V of 38 CFR Part 4).

Note: 20/200 in the better eye constitutes legal blindness.

40%Disability Rating

In the other eye 20/50 (6/15)

50%Disability Rating

In the other eye 20/70 (6/21)

60%Disability Rating

In the other eye 20/100 (6/30)

70%Disability Rating

In the other eye 20/200 (6/60)

80%Disability Rating

In the other eye 15/200 (4.5/60)

100%Disability Rating

No light perception (NLP) in both eyes; or corrected visual acuity 5/200 or less in the better eye (using Table V of 38 CFR Part 4). Entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 USC 1114(l).

Note: Total blindness bilaterally entitles veteran to SMC under 38 USC 1114(l).

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