VASRD 6017 · Organs of Special Sense

Glaucoma VA Disability Rating

Optic nerve damage from increased eye pressure leading to vision loss.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
10%Visual field loss in one quadrant
30%Constricted field with functional limits
60%Severe visual field constriction
100%Blindness in both eyes due to optic nerve damage

How the VA Evaluates Glaucoma

Visual field tests, intraocular pressure, optic nerve imaging.

Approval rate

Moderate

Annual service-connected

2,900 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Ophthalmology report
  • •Visual field test
  • •OCT scans

Strategy Tips

  • •Provide field maps
  • •Track pressure over time

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Using only vision acuity, not field
  • •No IOP measurements

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Only providing eyeglass prescription
  • •Not documenting field loss

Onset Patterns

  • •Gradual
  • •Worsens over time

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Glaucoma. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

Common questions about Glaucoma

Is Glaucoma a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Glaucoma under VASRD diagnostic code 6017 (Organs of Special Sense). Optic nerve damage from increased eye pressure leading to vision loss.
What VA disability rating can I get for Glaucoma?
Possible VA ratings for Glaucoma are 10%, 30%, 60%, 100%. Examples: 10% — Visual field loss in one quadrant; 30% — Constricted field with functional limits; 60% — Severe visual field constriction.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Glaucoma?
The average awarded rating for Glaucoma is 30%. Roughly 2,900 veterans are service-connected for Glaucoma each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.
What evidence helps prove Glaucoma for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Glaucoma claim includes: Ophthalmology report; Visual field test; OCT scans.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Glaucoma?
Common pitfalls when filing for Glaucoma: Only providing eyeglass prescription; Not documenting field loss.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Glaucoma?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Glaucoma include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

Estimate your combined rating

See how Glaucoma combines with your other service-connected conditions using the official VA combined-ratings formula.

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