Aphakia — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6027)

The VA rates Aphakia under Diagnostic Code 6027 at the following tiers: 30%. The minimum 30% rating requires: Aphakia (absence of the crystalline lens): Unilateral; or Bilateral aphakia not corrected by contact lenses.. The maximum 30% rating requires: Aphakia (absence of the crystalline lens): Unilateral; or Bilateral aphakia not corrected by contact lenses..

Diagnostic Code 6027 is the VA rating identifier for Aphakia within 38 CFR 38 CFR Part 4, DC 6027. 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 Aphakia under DC 6027 is 30%. This tier requires: Aphakia (absence of the crystalline lens): Unilateral; or Bilateral aphakia not corrected by contact lenses.. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Aphakia alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Aphakia is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR Part 4, DC 6027, Diagnostic Code 6027. 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 Aphakia 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 Aphakia 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.