Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities DC 6011
VA rates it under diagnostic code 6011 in 38 CFR 4.79. Body system: Eyes & vision.
How VA rates it
The schedule has no fixed list of levels for this code, so any level from 0% to 100% can apply.
Rated on visual impairment or on treatment visits, whichever is higher.
Source: 38 CFR 4.79 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels and criteria
| Rating | What the schedule says |
|---|---|
| 10% | Localized scars, atrophy, or irregularities of the retina, unilateral or bilateral, that are centrally located and that result in an irregular, duplicated, enlarged, or diminished image |
Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.79, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.
Alternatively, evaluate based on the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye, if this would result in a higher evaluation
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