VASRD 6013 · Organs of Special Sense
Glaucoma at 60% VA Disability Rating
7 or more treatment visits in a year
60%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,435.02
$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 60%
With documented incapacitating episodes requiring 7 or more treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months.
60% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Glaucoma rated at 60%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,663.02 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,728.02 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,523.02 |
Lower tier
40% Glaucoma
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 60% for Glaucoma
- How much does a 60% VA rating for Glaucoma pay?
- A single veteran rated 60% for Glaucoma receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $1,663.02.
- What does it take to get a 60% rating for Glaucoma?
- With documented incapacitating episodes requiring 7 or more treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?
- Yes. If a condition like Cataracts is service-connected as secondary to Glaucoma, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 60% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.79 — Schedule of ratings — eye conditions (Diagnostic Code 6013)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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