Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities (DC 6011)

Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities (Diagnostic Code 6011) covers damage to the retina - the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye that's crucial for vision. The VA only rates this condition at 10% when the scarring or damage is located in the central part of your retina and causes vision problems like seeing double images, enlarged images, or distorted shapes. This is considered a relatively low rating because it focuses on localized damage rather than widespread retinal problems.