VASRD 6077 · Eyes / Vision
Impairment of Central Visual Acuity at 70% VA Disability Rating
Severe visual impairment
70%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,808.45
$21,701.40/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 70%
Vision in one eye 20/200 or worse and other eye 20/50
70% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity rated at 70%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,808.45 |
| With spouse | $1,961.45 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,074.45 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,150.45 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,910.45 |
Lower tier
30% Impairment of Central Visual Acuity
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
100% Impairment of Central Visual Acuity
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 70% for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity
- How much does a 70% VA rating for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity pay?
- A single veteran rated 70% for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity receives $1,808.45 per month ($21,701.40/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 $2,074.45.
- What does it take to get a 70% rating for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity?
- Vision in one eye 20/200 or worse and other eye 20/50
- What's the difference between 70% and 100% for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity?
- 70%: Severe visual impairment 100%: Blind in both eyes
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?
- Yes. If a condition like Depression is service-connected as secondary to Impairment of Central Visual Acuity, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 70% alone.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity are on the main condition page.
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