VASRD 6070 · Organs of Special Sense

Glaucoma VA Disability Rating

A condition where pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
100%Visual acuity 5/200 or less in both eyes
60%Visual acuity 20/200 in one eye and 5/200 in the other
30%Visual field contraction to 15 degrees
10%Requires continuous medication

How the VA Evaluates Glaucoma

Based on visual acuity, field of vision, and need for continuous treatment.

Approval rate

68%

Annual service-connected

12,500 veterans

Average rating

10%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Optometry records
  • •Visual field tests
  • •Ophthalmologist reports

Strategy Tips

  • •Submit all treatment records
  • •Document visual loss progression
  • •Include prescription history

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Not including medication evidence
  • •Missing visual field data

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Failure to document continuous medication use
  • •No vision field testing

Onset Patterns

  • •Gradual
  • •Family history
  • •Service-connected head trauma

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 6070 (Organs of Special Sense). A condition where pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve.
What VA disability rating can I get for Glaucoma?
Possible VA ratings for Glaucoma are 100%, 60%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 100% — Visual acuity 5/200 or less in both eyes; 60% — Visual acuity 20/200 in one eye and 5/200 in the other; 30% — Visual field contraction to 15 degrees.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Glaucoma?
The average awarded rating for Glaucoma is 10%. Roughly 12,500 veterans are service-connected for Glaucoma each year. Typical approval likelihood: 68%.
What evidence helps prove Glaucoma for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Glaucoma claim includes: Optometry records; Visual field tests; Ophthalmologist reports.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Glaucoma?
Common pitfalls when filing for Glaucoma: Failure to document continuous medication use; No vision field testing.
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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