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title: "DC 6036 - Status post corneal transplant:"
diagnostic_code: "6036"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6036-status-post-corneal-transplant"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T17:51:38.885483Z"
---

# DC 6036 - Status post corneal transplant:

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

General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | Evaluate under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye. Minimum, if there is pain, photophobia, and glare sensitivity |

# 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**.

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## 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.

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## 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. |

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## 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**

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*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.*

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