VA Diagnostic Code 6012Angle-closure glaucoma
A single 10% rating under § 4.79. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required
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General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye
Angle-Closure Glaucoma (VA Diagnostic Code 6012)
Understanding This Condition and How the VA Rates It
Angle-closure glaucoma is an eye condition listed by the VA under the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) body system. It is assigned Diagnostic Code 6012 and is rated under § 4.79 of the federal regulations.
How It Is Evaluated
The VA evaluates angle-closure glaucoma using the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. This means your disability level is generally determined by applying that formula to your specific circumstances.
Available Rating Level
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 10% | Evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. This is the minimum evaluation if continuous medication is required. |
What the VA Looks For
- Whether your condition is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye.
- Whether continuous medication is required to manage your glaucoma — in which case a minimum evaluation of 10% applies.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6012 (§ 4.79). It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6012. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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