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Vision Problems VA Disability Rating is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6061-6080 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.79 across 1 severity tier (10%+ -- Based on visual impairment). 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.
Vision problems rated under 38 C.F.R. 4.79 based on central visual acuity loss (DC 6061-6066), visual field impairment (DC 6080), or muscle dysfunction. Each eye measured separately. Common secondary to diabetes, TBI, and medication side effects.
Vision Problems (DC 6061-6080) is evaluated under 38 C.F.R. § 4.79 using the vision rating framework. Because it is rated by analogy to the general schedule, the 1 levels below describe the body-system criteria the VA applies — the percentage assigned to Vision Problems depends on the specific findings (range of motion, frequency, severity, or functional loss) documented at the C&P exam and in the medical record.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.