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title: "DC 6030 - Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III))."
diagnostic_code: "6030"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6030-paralysis-of-accommodation-due-to-neuropathy-of-the"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T03:14:13.154314Z"
---

# DC 6030 - Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III)).

Rated under § 4.79. Body system: Organs of Special Sense (Eye).

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 20% | Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III)). |

# Paralysis of Accommodation (Diagnostic Code 6030)

## Understanding Your Eye Condition and How the VA Rates It

Paralysis of accommodation is an eye condition that occurs due to neuropathy of the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III). "Accommodation" refers to the eye's ability to adjust its focus—for example, shifting between viewing objects that are near and far. When the oculomotor nerve is affected, this focusing ability can be impaired.

This condition falls under the **Organs of Special Sense (Eye)** body system and is evaluated under **38 CFR § 4.79**, Diagnostic Code **6030**.

## Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 6030, the VA assigns a single disability rating:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **20%** | Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III)). |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating this condition, the VA looks for **paralysis of accommodation resulting from neuropathy of the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III)**. Where this is established, the condition is rated at 20% under Diagnostic Code 6030.

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*This information is based on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6030. Every claim is evaluated on its own facts and medical evidence.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79