VASRD 6077 · Eyes / Vision
Impairment of Central Visual Acuity VA Disability Rating
This code rates central visual acuity, how sharply you can see fine detail, using a detailed table that combines your best-corrected vision in each eye, rather than the simpler correctable-versus-not distinction used by some other vision codes. If your rating decision cites this code, both eyes' specific Snellen chart results (like 20/40 or 20/70) are what determines your tier.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Impairment of Central Visual Acuity
The rating is based on a combination table of visual acuity in each eye - both eyes at 20/40 supports the lowest compensable tier, both eyes at 20/70 supports a higher tier, and progressively worse combinations, including one eye significantly worse than the other, support the higher tiers up to blindness in both eyes.
Approval outlook
Moderate (~60%)
Veterans service-connected
~4,200 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~30%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •Optometrist or ophthalmologist exams with precise acuity measurements for each eye.
- •Visual field testing providing additional context on the extent of vision loss.
Strategy Tips
- •Use an updated optometry exam that includes visual field data alongside the standard acuity chart, since the rating table depends on precise, current measurements for each eye separately.
- •Make sure the eye exam reflects your best-corrected vision (with glasses or contacts), since that's the standard this rating table uses.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Using an old glasses prescription instead of a current eye exam, which may not reflect your actual current acuity.
- •Not having a proper VA eye exam on record, leaving the claim without the specific measurements this table requires.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •No recent eye chart test, since this rating depends on current, precise acuity numbers for each eye.
- •Inconsistent self-reporting compared to what's actually documented in the medical record.
Onset Patterns
- •Central visual acuity impairment can result from aging, trauma, or chemical exposure, and often progresses gradually rather than appearing suddenly.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Impairment of Central Visual Acuity. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common questions about Impairment of Central Visual Acuity
- Is Impairment of Central Visual Acuity a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Impairment of Central Visual Acuity under VASRD diagnostic code 6077 (Eyes / Vision). This code rates central visual acuity, how sharply you can see fine detail, using a detailed table that combines your best-corrected vision in each eye, rather than the simpler correctable-versus-not distinction use…
- What VA disability rating can I get for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity?
- Possible VA ratings for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity are 100%, 70%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 100%: Blind in both eyes; 70%: Severe visual impairment; 30%: Moderate blurring.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity at around 30%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 4,200 veterans are service-connected for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate (~60%).
- What evidence helps prove Impairment of Central Visual Acuity for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Impairment of Central Visual Acuity claim includes: Optometrist or ophthalmologist exams with precise acuity measurements for each eye.; Visual field testing providing additional context on the extent of vision loss..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Impairment of Central Visual Acuity?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity: No recent eye chart test, since this rating depends on current, precise acuity numbers for each eye.; Inconsistent self-reporting compared to what's actually documented in the medical record..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Impairment of Central Visual Acuity?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Impairment of Central Visual Acuity include: Depression, Headaches. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.79 — Schedule of ratings — eye conditions (Diagnostic Code 6077)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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