VA Diagnostic Code 6061Anatomical loss of both eyes
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Anatomical loss of both eyes
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- Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR 3.350.
Anatomical Loss of Both Eyes (VA Diagnostic Code 6061)
Understanding This Rating
Diagnostic Code 6061 covers the anatomical loss of both eyes. This condition falls under the VA's rating category for the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) and is evaluated under 38 CFR § 4.79.
"Anatomical loss" refers to the physical loss of both eyes. This is one of the eye conditions the VA has established a specific diagnostic code for within its rating schedule.
Available Rating Level
The VA rating schedule provides a single evaluation level for this diagnostic code:
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 100% | Anatomical loss of both eyes |
Under this diagnostic code, the anatomical loss of both eyes is assigned a 100% disability rating.
What the VA Looks For
When rating under Diagnostic Code 6061, the VA is evaluating anatomical loss of both eyes.
Additional Consideration
The rating schedule includes an important note for this condition:
- The VA will review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR § 3.350.
A Note on This Information
This overview is based solely on the VA's rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 6061 under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is intended to help you understand how this condition is described and rated within the VA schedule. Every claim is evaluated on its own facts and evidence, and this information does not guarantee any particular outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6061. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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