Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6027: Cataract Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.79
- Rating range
- 0%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Eye conditions
The VA rates Cataract under diagnostic code 6027 in 38 CFR § 4.79. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 6027 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Preoperative or postoperative without visual impairment What raters look forno visual impairment |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Cataracts. The Cataracts condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Cataracts appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 500 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Cataracts as the primary issue. The Cataracts condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Cataracts appeals generally rather than DC 6027 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6027?
Diagnostic code 6027 is the VA rating schedule entry for Cataract, found in 38 CFR § 4.79. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6027?
DC 6027 provides ratings of 0%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6027 require?
The 0% rating for Cataract requires: Preoperative or postoperative without visual impairment.