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Retinopathy / Vision Loss VA Disability Rating is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6006-6080 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.79 across 1 severity tier (10%+ -- Based on visual impairment). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
Diabetic retinopathy and other retinal conditions rated under the eye rating criteria at 38 C.F.R. 4.79. Visual acuity and visual field loss are primary rating criteria. Each eye rated separately. Common secondary to diabetes (DC 7913) and hypertension.
Retinopathy / Vision Loss (DC 6006-6080) is evaluated under 38 C.F.R. § 4.79 using the vision rating framework. Because it is rated by analogy to the general schedule, the 1 levels below describe the body-system criteria the VA applies — the percentage assigned to Retinopathy / Vision Loss depends on the specific findings (range of motion, frequency, severity, or functional loss) documented at the C&P exam and in the medical record.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.