VA: Schedule for Rating Eye Disabilities

Final rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule) by updating the portion of the schedule that addresses disabilities of the eye. These amendments ensure that the schedule uses current medical terminology, provides unambiguous criteria for evaluating disabilities, and incorporates pertinent medical advances. DATES: Effective Date: This amendment is effective December 10, 2008. Applicability Date: These amendments shall apply to all applications for benefits received by VA on or after December 10, 2008.