Diagnostic Code 6076 · 38 CFR §4.79
DC 6076 applies when one eye has no useful vision (light perception only or no light perception) while the other eye retains corrected visual acuity of 20/50. This represents complete loss of one eye functionally with mild impairment in the remaining eye. It is common in veterans with severe unilateral eye injuries from combat. This combination rates at 40 percent, plus SMC-K entitlement.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Blindness (light perception only or no light perception) in one eye with corrected visual acuity of 20/50 in the other eye. |
Documentation confirming no useful vision in the blind eye (light perception only or no light perception), visual acuity of 20/50 in the remaining eye, the service-connected cause of the blindness, and any prosthetic eye records.
SMC-K is an additional monthly payment (currently over $100/month) for loss of use of a creative organ, which includes loss of use of one eye. It is paid on top of your regular disability compensation and does not affect your schedular percentage.