Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 6077
Impairment of Central Visual Acuity Secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity when it develops after Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis).
Why Impairment of Central Visual Acuity Is Linked to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
Steroid treatment for uveitis may lead to cataract formation.
Primary condition · VASRD 6000
Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
Uveitis is inflammation inside the eye that can cause redness, pain, and vision problems.
Secondary condition · VASRD 6077
Impairment of Central Visual Acuity
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.
Impairment of Central Visual Acuity VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Impairment of Central Visual Acuity the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) — severity of Impairment of Central Visual Acuity itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
30% Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) + 30% Impairment of Central Visual Acuity = 51%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 30% and 30% combine to 51%, not 60%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Impairment of Central Visual Acuity Secondary Claim
- •Optometrist or ophthalmologist exams with precise acuity measurements for each eye.
- •Visual field testing providing additional context on the extent of vision loss.
Common questions about Impairment of Central Visual Acuity secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
- Can Impairment of Central Visual Acuity be service-connected as secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Steroid treatment for uveitis may lead to cataract formation. You'll need a current Impairment of Central Visual Acuity diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linki…
- What VA rating can I get for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity as a secondary condition?
- Impairment of Central Visual Acuity is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 6077 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 100%, 70%, 30%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Impairment of Central Visual Acuity itself, not on the severity of Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis).
- How does a secondary Impairment of Central Visual Acuity claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 30% rating for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) combined with a 30% rating for Impairment of Central Visual Acuity (example figures) produces a combined rating of 51%, not 60%. Approving Impairment of Central Visual Acuity as…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Impairment of Central Visual Acuity as secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Impairment of Central Visual Acuity diagnosis includes: Optometrist or ophthalmologist exams with precise acuity measurements for each eye.; Visual field testing providing additional context on the extent of vision loss.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating…
Primary condition
Full Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) guide
Secondary condition
Full Impairment of Central Visual Acuity guide
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