Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6066: Visual Acuity Impairment Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.79
- Rating range
- 0% to 90%
- Rating levels
- 10
- Body system
- Eye conditions
The VA rates Visual Acuity Impairment under diagnostic code 6066 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 6066 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | 20/40 in each eye What raters look for20/40 both eyes |
| 10% | 20/50 in one eye with 20/50 or 20/40 in the other; 20/70 or 20/100 in one eye with 20/40 in the other What raters look for20/50 + 20/40; 20/70 + 20/40; 20/100 + 20/40 |
| 20% | 20/70 or 20/100 in one eye with 20/50 in the other; 20/200 or 15/200 in one eye with 20/40 in the other What raters look for20/70 + 20/50; 20/200 + 20/40 |
| 30% | 20/70 in each eye; 20/100 with 20/70; 20/200 or 15/200 with 20/50; 10/200 with 20/40 What raters look for20/70 both eyes |
| 40% | 20/200 or 15/200 in one eye with 20/70 in the other; 10/200 with 20/50 What raters look for20/200 + 20/70 |
| 50% | 20/100 in each eye; 10/200 with 20/70 What raters look for20/100 both eyes |
| 60% | 20/200, 15/200, or 10/200 in one eye with 20/100 in the other What raters look for20/200 + 20/100 |
| 70% | 20/200 in each eye; 10/200 or 15/200 with 20/200 What raters look for20/200 both eyes |
| 80% | 15/200 in each eye; 10/200 with 15/200 What raters look for15/200 both eyes |
| 90% | 10/200 in each eye What raters look for10/200 both eyes |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6066?
Diagnostic code 6066 is the VA rating schedule entry for Visual Acuity Impairment, 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 6066?
DC 6066 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6066 require?
The 90% rating for Visual Acuity Impairment requires: 10/200 in each eye.
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