Glaucoma, angle-closure VA Disability Rating

VA Rating Tiers

How the VA Evaluates Glaucoma, angle-closure

Visual field loss and optic nerve damage due to pressure.

Secondary Conditions

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

Common questions about Glaucoma, angle-closure

Is Glaucoma, angle-closure a VA-rated disability?

Yes. The VA rates Glaucoma, angle-closure under VASRD diagnostic code 6023 (Organs of Special Sense). An eye condition causing vision loss due to pressure buildup.

What VA disability rating can I get for Glaucoma, angle-closure?

Possible VA ratings for Glaucoma, angle-closure are 10%. Examples: 10% — Chronic angle-closure glaucoma with visual field loss.

What's the typical VA rating awarded for Glaucoma, angle-closure?

The average awarded rating for Glaucoma, angle-closure is 10%. Roughly 33,000 veterans are service-connected for Glaucoma, angle-closure each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.

What evidence helps prove Glaucoma, angle-closure for VA disability?

Strong evidence for a Glaucoma, angle-closure claim includes: Ophthalmologist report; Visual field testing.

What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Glaucoma, angle-closure?

Common pitfalls when filing for Glaucoma, angle-closure: Submitting claim without vision test; No proof of service connection.

What conditions are commonly secondary to Glaucoma, angle-closure?

Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Glaucoma, angle-closure include: , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.