Dry Macular Degeneration
Dry Macular Degeneration is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 6006 in the Eyes category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Vision Rating Tables
Visual Acuity Rating Table
Visual Field Defects Rating Table
Diplopia (Double Vision) Rating Table
Source: 38 CFR § 4.75-4.79 - Evaluation of Visual Impairment
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Rate based on visual acuity (20/200 or less) or visual field defect (5° or less concentric contraction) |
| 60% | Rate based on visual acuity (20/100) or visual field defect (20° or less but more than 5°) |
| 30% | Rate based on visual acuity (20/70 to 20/100) or visual field defect (30° or less but more than 20°) |
| 10% | Rate based on visual acuity (20/40 to 20/70) or visual field defect (40° or less but more than 30°) |
Important Notes
Rated under DC 6006 (Retinal dystrophy including macular degeneration). Rate based on impairment of visual acuity or visual field defect per 38 CFR § 4.79 general rating formula for diagnostic codes 6061-6079.
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