VA Diagnostic Code 6036Status post corneal transplant:
A single 10% rating under § 4.79. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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- 10%
Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum, if there is pain, photophobia, and glare sensitivity
General rating formula
General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye
VA Disability Rating: Status Post Corneal Transplant (Diagnostic Code 6036)
Understanding Your Corneal Transplant Rating
If you've undergone a corneal transplant, the VA evaluates this condition under Diagnostic Code 6036 within the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) body system, as outlined in 38 CFR § 4.79.
What This Condition Is
A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure involving the cornea — the clear, front surface of the eye. The VA recognizes the residual effects that can remain after this procedure and provides a framework for evaluating them.
How the VA Rates It
Your condition is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye.
Available Rating Level
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 10% | The minimum rating, assigned if there is pain, photophobia (light sensitivity), and glare sensitivity. Otherwise, the condition is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. |
What the VA Looks For
When rating status post corneal transplant, the VA considers:
- Evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye — the standard framework used to assess eye conditions in this category.
- A minimum 10% rating where the following symptoms are present:
- Pain
- Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
- Glare sensitivity
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is provided for general educational purposes and describes how the condition is defined and rated within the schedule.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6036. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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