Vision · 38 CFR 4.79 · DC 6027
Cataracts VA Disability Rating
Cataracts are rated under DC 6027. Post-operative cataracts are rated on the residual visual acuity using the visual-acuity tables in 38 CFR 4.79. Pre-treatment cataracts get the underlying visual impairment rating only. Often filed alongside other vision claims like diabetic retinopathy.
Rating criteria
This condition is rated under 38 CFR 4.79 using the same scale referenced in the summary above. Full bracket-by-bracket breakdown coming in the next content pass; in the meantime, the combined rating calculator handles the math once you know the percentage assigned.
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for cataracts frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.79 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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