Impairment, Eye (Field of Vision)
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Blindness (DC 6067). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Impairment, Eye (Field of Vision) is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Anatomical loss of both eyes OR visual acuity 5/200 or worse in both eyes |
| 70% | Visual acuity 20/200 in both eyes |
| 60% | Visual acuity 20/100 in better eye with 20/200 in worse eye |
| 50% | Visual acuity 20/100 in both eyes |
| 40% | Visual acuity 20/40 in better eye with anatomical loss of other eye |
| 30% | Visual acuity 20/70 in both eyes OR 20/50 with 20/200 |
| 20% | Visual acuity 20/40 in better eye with 20/200 in worse eye OR 20/50 with 20/100 |
| 10% | Visual acuity 20/40 in better eye with 20/50-20/100 in worse eye OR 20/50 in both eyes |
| 0% | Visual acuity 20/40 or better in both eyes |
Important Notes
Rated under Blindness (DC 6067)
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.