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Evidence checklist

Visual Field Loss

DC 608038 CFR § 4.76aOrgans of Sense

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Ophthalmology evaluation identifying cause and extent of field lossCritical

Records from an ophthalmologist or neuro-ophthalmologist documenting the etiology and pattern of visual field loss.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking visual field loss to service (TBI, optic nerve injury, stroke)Critical

Medical opinion connecting visual field defects to in-service head trauma, blast injury, optic nerve damage, or other service event.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 1 collected
Formal visual field testing (Humphrey/Goldmann perimetry)Critical

Objective perimetry results documenting the type (hemianopsia, quadrantanopsia, scotoma) and degree of visual field loss for rating under 38 CFR § 4.79.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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