Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6063)

The VA rates Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 under Diagnostic Code 6063 at the following tiers: 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 100%. The minimum 40% rating requires: In the other eye 20/40 (6/12). The maximum 100% rating requires: In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).

Diagnostic Code 6063 is the VA rating identifier for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 under DC 6063 is 100%. This tier requires: In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60). Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6063. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Anatomical loss of one eye: 1 requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.