Cataract DC 6027
Cataract VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 6027 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Eye |
| Subcategory | Diseases of the Eye |
| Also Known As | Traumatic, cataracts, cloudy vision, blurry vision, cataract surgery, lens replacement |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | With documented incapacitating episodes requiring 7 or more treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months |
| 40% | With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 5 but less than 7 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months |
| 20% | With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 3 but less than 5 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months |
| 10% | With documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 1 but less than 3 treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months |
Conditions Secondary to This
1 linksMajor depressive disorder
9434
Vision impairment from cataracts causes depression through activity limitations, driving restrictions, and loss of independence.
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