VA Diagnostic Code 6029Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens:
A single 30% rating under § 4.79. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Summary
Evaluate based on visual impairment, and elevate the resulting level of visual impairment one step.
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- 30%
Minimum (unilateral or bilateral)
Aphakia or Dislocation of the Crystalline Lens (VA Diagnostic Code 6029)
Understanding This Eye Condition and How the VA Rates It
Body System: Organs of Special Sense (Eye) Regulation: 38 CFR § 4.79 Diagnostic Code: 6029
What This Condition Is
Aphakia refers to the absence of the eye's natural crystalline lens, while dislocation of the crystalline lens describes a lens that has shifted out of its normal position. This diagnostic code covers both conditions, whether they affect one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral).
How the VA Rates This Condition
The VA does not assign a rating for aphakia or lens dislocation based on the condition alone. Instead, it works like this:
- Evaluate the visual impairment. The VA first measures the level of visual impairment that results from the condition.
- Elevate that level by one step. The resulting level of visual impairment is then raised one step.
Available Rating Level
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Minimum (unilateral or bilateral) |
The 30% minimum applies whether the condition affects one eye or both eyes.
What the VA Looks For
When rating aphakia or dislocation of the crystalline lens, the VA focuses on:
- The degree of visual impairment caused by the condition.
- Applying the one-step elevation to the resulting level of visual impairment, as directed by the rating criteria.
- Whether the condition is unilateral or bilateral — in either case, the minimum evaluation is 30%.
This overview is based solely on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79 for Diagnostic Code 6029. 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 6029. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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