VA Diagnostic Code 6081Scotoma, unilateral:
A single 10% rating under § 4.79. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Summary
Alternatively, evaluate based on visual impairment due to scotoma, if that would result in a higher evaluation
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- 10%
Minimum, with scotoma affecting at least one-quarter of the visual field (quadrantanopsia) or with centrally located scotoma of any size
Notes on this code
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- Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR 3.350.
Scotoma, Unilateral (VA Diagnostic Code 6081)
Organs of Special Sense (Eye) — 38 CFR § 4.79
Understanding This Condition
A scotoma is an area of reduced or lost vision within an otherwise normal field of sight — sometimes described as a blind spot or gap in what you can see. This entry, Diagnostic Code 6081, addresses a scotoma affecting one eye (unilateral).
The VA rates this condition under 38 CFR § 4.79, which covers disabilities of the organs of special sense — the eye.
Available Rating Level
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 10% | Minimum rating, with a scotoma affecting at least one-quarter of the visual field (quadrantanopsia), or with a centrally located scotoma of any size |
How the VA Evaluates This Condition
When rating a unilateral scotoma, the VA looks at:
- Whether the scotoma affects at least one-quarter of the visual field (quadrantanopsia), or
- Whether there is a centrally located scotoma of any sizeAlternative evaluation method: The VA may instead evaluate the condition based on the visual impairment caused by the scotoma, if doing so would result in a higher evaluation.
Additional Consideration
- The VA will review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR § 3.350.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6081. Individual evaluations depend on your specific medical evidence and examination findings.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.79, diagnostic code 6081. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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