Condition Rating Guides
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A blind spot or area of reduced vision within the visual field, often caused by optic nerve damage, retinal injury, or traumatic brain injury sustained during military service. Rated based on the size and location of the scotoma and its equivalent visual acuity impairment.
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 6081
Rating range
10% – 100%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.79, DC 6081. 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 scotomata are so extensive that your remaining visual field is contracted to 5 degrees or less, or your visual acuity is 5/200 or worse in both eyes, effectively causing blindness.
What the VA looks for