Multifocal Choroiditis

DC 6000 Eyes

Multifocal Choroiditis is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 6000 in the Eyes category. Maximum rating: 30%.

Vision Rating Tables

Visual Acuity Rating Table

Visual Acuity Rating Table

Visual Field Defects Rating Table

Visual Field Defects Rating Table

Diplopia (Double Vision) Rating Table

Diplopia (Double Vision) Rating Table

Source: 38 CFR ยง 4.75-4.79 - Evaluation of Visual Impairment

Rating Criteria

Rating Criteria
30% Choroidopathy (rate on impairment of visual acuity)

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