Scotoma
Scotoma is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 6081 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 ยง 4.75-4.79 - Evaluation of Visual Impairment
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Concentric contraction of visual field to 5 degrees or less in both eyes |
| 70% | Concentric contraction of visual field 6-15 degrees in both eyes |
| 50% | Concentric contraction of visual field 16-30 degrees in both eyes |
| 30% | Concentric contraction of visual field 31-45 degrees in both eyes OR loss of temporal half or inferior half of visual field bilaterally OR homonymous hemianopia |
| 10% | Concentric contraction of visual field 46-60 degrees OR unilateral loss of visual field section OR scotoma affecting at least one-fourth of the visual field |
Important Notes
Rate based on visual field impairment
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