What rates 20% for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy) (DC 6036), a 20% rating for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals requires: Active pathology with 3 or 4 incapacitating episodes per year.

What rates 40% for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy) (DC 6036), a 40% rating for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals requires: Active pathology with 5 or 6 incapacitating episodes per year.

What rates 60% for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy) (DC 6036), a 60% rating for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals requires: Active pathology with 7+ incapacitating episodes per year. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.

What happens during a C&P exam for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals?

Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals (DC 6036) is rated at 10%, 20%, 40%, 60% under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy). Status post corneal transplant with pain, photophobia, or glare sensitivity. Minimum rating per DC 6036. Or General Rating Formula 1-2 episodes/year, whichever higher.

Q: What rates 10% for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy) (DC 6036), a 10% rating for Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals requires: Status post corneal transplant with pain, photophobia, or glare sensitivity. Minimum rating per DC 6036. Or General Rating Formula 1-2 episodes/year, whichever higher.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals VA claim?

Key evidence for a Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 603638 C.F.R. § 4.79

Diagnostic Code

DC 6036

38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Rating Range

10–60%

4 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty) Residuals is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6036 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6036 (by analogy) across 4 severity tiers (10% / 20% / 40% / 60%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Residual effects after corneal transplant surgery (penetrating keratoplasty or lamellar keratoplasty), including graft rejection risk, residual astigmatism, ongoing need for immunosuppressive eye drops, and potential for decreased visual acuity.

Rating Criteria

10%

Status post corneal transplant with pain, photophobia, or glare sensitivity. Minimum rating per DC 6036. Or General Rating Formula 1-2 episodes/year, whichever higher.

20%

Active pathology with 3 or 4 incapacitating episodes per year.

40%

Active pathology with 5 or 6 incapacitating episodes per year.

60%

Active pathology with 7+ incapacitating episodes per year. Or rate on visual impairment if higher.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

—Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

—Range of motion measurements

—Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

—Buddy statements describing limitations

—Prescription history

—Physical therapy records

—Employment impact documentation

04C&P Exam Tips

1Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

Tools

Rating Calculator →Secondaries Explorer →C&P Exam Prep →PACT Act Scanner →2026 Rates →

Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.79 (Eye). Source verified 2026-05-17 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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