Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6066)

The VA rates Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better under Diagnostic Code 6066 at the following tiers: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 100%. The minimum 0% rating requires: In the other eye 20/40 (6/12). The maximum 100% rating requires: 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)..

Diagnostic Code 6066 is the VA rating identifier for Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better 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 Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better under DC 6066 is 100%. This tier requires: 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).. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6066. 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 Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better 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 Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better 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.