Condition Rating Guides
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Reduced vision in one eye that develops when the brain favors the other eye. While often developmental, it can worsen from service-connected conditions or TBI. Rated based on visual acuity in the affected eye.
The VA rates this condition based on objective clinical measurements and test results. The examiner will use standardized tests or lab values to determine the severity of your condition rather than relying primarily on subjective symptom reports.
Diagnostic code
DC 6066
Rating range
0% – 40%
Rating levels
5
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.79, DC 6066. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
Your amblyopia causes severe visual impairment. Your visual acuity in the affected eye is 20/200 with 20/40 or better in the other eye.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) or rated under the same body system.
Tinnitus
Bilateral Hearing Loss
Meniere's Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops)
Dry Eye Syndrome
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
Diabetic Retinopathy