What happens during a C&P exam for Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye?

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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Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye?

Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye (DC 6014) is rated at 100% under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6014. Malignant neoplasm with systemic chemotherapy, extensive X-ray therapy, or surgery more extensive than enucleation. Continue the 100% rating beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure. Without comparable therapy, separately evaluate visual and nonvisual impairment and combine.

Q: What rates 100% for Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6014?

Under 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6014 (DC 6014), a 100% rating for Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye requires: Malignant neoplasm with systemic chemotherapy, extensive X-ray therapy, or surgery more extensive than enucleation. Continue the 100% rating beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure. Without comparable therapy, separately evaluate visual and nonvisual impairment and combine.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye VA claim?

Key evidence for a Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye 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 601438 C.F.R. § 4.79

Diagnostic Code

DC 6014

38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Rating Range

100–100%

1 severity tier

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.79

Malignant Neoplasm of the Eye is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6014 of 38 CFR § 4.79, DC 6014 across 1 severity tier (100%). 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

Cancerous tumors of the eye or orbit, including ocular melanoma (most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults), retinoblastoma, lymphoma, and metastatic tumors. Treatment may include enucleation, radiation, or chemotherapy.

Rating Criteria

100%

Malignant neoplasm with systemic chemotherapy, extensive X-ray therapy, or surgery more extensive than enucleation. Continue the 100% rating beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure. Without comparable therapy, separately evaluate visual and nonvisual impairment and combine.

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

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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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