Diagnostic Code 6069 · 38 CFR §4.79
DC 6069 applies when corrected visual acuity is 20/200 in one eye and 20/100 in the other. The worse eye meets the legal blindness threshold while the better eye has significant impairment. This severe vision loss combination rates at 60 percent and substantially impacts independence.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | Corrected visual acuity of 20/200 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye. |
Best-corrected visual acuity testing, low-vision rehabilitation records, documentation of assistive devices and services used, evidence of the service-connected cause, and statements regarding functional limitations and employment impact.
Yes, 20/200 or worse in an eye with best correction meets the definition of legal blindness for that eye. This may qualify you for additional benefits including Special Monthly Compensation.