VA Diagnostic Code 6016Nystagmus, central
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Nystagmus, central
Central Nystagmus (VA Diagnostic Code 6016)
Understanding Your VA Rating for Central Nystagmus
Central nystagmus is an eye condition evaluated by the VA under the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) body system. It is assigned Diagnostic Code 6016 and rated according to 38 CFR § 4.79.
What This Condition Is
Nystagmus refers to involuntary, repetitive movement of the eyes. "Central" nystagmus is a specific form of this condition recognized in the VA rating schedule for the eyes.
Available Rating Level
Under Diagnostic Code 6016, there is a single rating level established for this condition:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Nystagmus, central |
What the VA Looks For
When rating central nystagmus under Diagnostic Code 6016, the VA evaluates the condition against the criteria set out in 38 CFR § 4.79, the section covering diseases of the eye. A diagnosis of central nystagmus corresponds to the 10% evaluation shown above.
This information is based on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6016 (§ 4.79). It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6016. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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