---
title: "DC 6063 - Anatomical loss of one eye:"
diagnostic_code: "6063"
body_system: "Organs of Special Sense (Eye)"
cfr_section: "§ 4.79"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/eye/6063-anatomical-loss-of-one-eye"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.79"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:20:17.964789Z"
---

# DC 6063 - Anatomical loss of one eye:

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | In the other eye 5/200 (1.5/60) |
| 90% | In the other eye 10/200 (3/60) |
| 80% | In the other eye 15/200 (4.5/60) |
| 70% | In the other eye 20/200 (6/60) |
| 60% | In the other eye 20/100 (6/30) |
| 60% | In the other eye 20/70 (6/21) |
| 50% | In the other eye 20/50 (6/15) |
| 40% | In the other eye 20/40 (6/12) |

## Notes

- Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR 3.350.

# Anatomical Loss of One Eye (VA Diagnostic Code 6063)

*Organs of Special Sense (Eye) — 38 CFR § 4.79*

## Understanding This Rating

Anatomical loss of one eye refers to the physical loss of one eye. Under Diagnostic Code 6063, the VA evaluates this condition based primarily on the remaining vision in your **other (remaining) eye**. The greater the loss of visual acuity in the other eye, the higher the rating level.

## Available Rating Levels

The rating you may receive depends on the corrected visual acuity measured in your remaining eye:

| Rating | Visual Acuity in the Other Eye |
|--------|-------------------------------|
| **100%** | 5/200 (1.5/60) |
| **90%** | 10/200 (3/60) |
| **80%** | 15/200 (4.5/60) |
| **70%** | 20/200 (6/60) |
| **60%** | 20/100 (6/30) |
| **60%** | 20/70 (6/21) |
| **50%** | 20/50 (6/15) |
| **40%** | 20/40 (6/12) |

As shown above, the strongest levels of vision loss in the remaining eye correspond to the highest rating percentages, beginning at 40% and increasing up to 100%.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating anatomical loss of one eye under this diagnostic code, the VA focuses on:

- **The visual acuity of the remaining eye**, measured against the standards listed in the rating table above.
- **Entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation.** The VA reviews these claims for potential entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR § 3.350.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule at 38 CFR § 4.79, Diagnostic Code 6063. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

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