VA Diagnostic Code 6062No more than light perception in both eyes
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No more than light perception in both eyes
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- Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR 3.350.
Diagnostic Code 6062: No More Than Light Perception in Both Eyes
Understanding This Rating
Diagnostic Code 6062 addresses one of the most severe forms of visual impairment recognized in the VA rating schedule: no more than light perception in both eyes. This condition falls under the Organs of Special Sense (Eye) body system and is evaluated under 38 CFR § 4.79.
"Light perception" refers to a level of vision in which a person can detect the presence or absence of light but has no functional vision beyond that. When this level of impairment affects both eyes, it represents a profound loss of visual function.
Available Rating Level
Under this diagnostic code, there is a single rating level:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | No more than light perception in both eyes |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating a claim under Diagnostic Code 6062, the VA looks for evidence that vision in both eyes is limited to no more than light perception.
Additional consideration: The VA is directed to review these cases for entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) under 38 CFR § 3.350. SMC is a separate benefit that may apply in cases involving certain severe disabilities, and this diagnostic code specifically flags it for review.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79. It is provided for general educational purposes and describes how this condition is defined and rated. Individual claim outcomes depend on the specific evidence and circumstances of each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6062. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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