VASRD 6078 · Neurological / Sensory – Vision

Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field VA Disability Rating

You’ve lost part of your side (peripheral) vision.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
100%Extreme tunnel vision
60%Severely limited side vision
30%Partial field loss on one side
10%Slight side vision loss

How the VA Evaluates Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field

Goldmann visual field test results (degrees of contraction).

Approval rate

Moderate (~50%) depending on documented impact.

Annual service-connected

1,700 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Ophthalmology exams
  • •Visual field test results

Strategy Tips

  • •Include Goldmann or Humphrey test with diagrams
  • •Submit daily impact logs (navigation, safety)

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •No detailed field test performed
  • •Symptoms assumed to be corrected by glasses

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Using vision acuity instead of field loss to file
  • •No field test record submitted

Onset Patterns

  • •Stroke, optic nerve damage, trauma

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Falls

    Peripheral awareness loss

  • Migraines

    Ocular strain

Common questions about Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field

Is Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field under VASRD diagnostic code 6078 (Neurological / Sensory – Vision). You’ve lost part of your side (peripheral) vision.
What VA disability rating can I get for Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field?
Possible VA ratings for Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field are 100%, 60%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 100% — Extreme tunnel vision; 60% — Severely limited side vision; 30% — Partial field loss on one side.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field?
The average awarded rating for Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field is 30%. Roughly 1,700 veterans are service-connected for Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate (~50%) depending on documented impact..
What evidence helps prove Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field claim includes: Ophthalmology exams; Visual field test results.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field?
Common pitfalls when filing for Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field: Using vision acuity instead of field loss to file; No field test record submitted.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Eye Condition – Loss of Visual Field include: Falls, Migraines. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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