---
title: "DC 6062 - No more than light perception in both eyes"
diagnostic_code: "6062"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6062-no-more-than-light-perception-in-both-eyes"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:20:00.097433Z"
---

# DC 6062 - No more than light perception in both eyes

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | No more than light perception in both eyes |

## Notes

- 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.

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*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.*

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