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Loss of visual efficiency, or visual impairment, in the better eye: SSDI Claims in Washington

Localized guidance for claimants navigating Social Security Disability Insurance. Review Washington statewide denial rates, national processing benchmarks, and Blue Book criteria — then decode your denial letter in plain English.

61%statewide initial denial rate~7.4 monthsnational avg. initial waitListing 2.04

National average initial processing time

~7.4 months

(226 days)

National average for all initial disability claims requiring a medical determination (not condition- or state-specific). Data for FY2025. Source: SSA processing time data.

Blue Book body system

2.00 Special Senses and Speech

Listing 2.04 criteria are federal standards that apply nationwide, including in Washington.

Medical criteria

SSA Blue Book listing
2.04 Loss of visual efficiency, or visual impairment, in the better eye:
Listing criteria (20 CFR Appendix 1, Part A)
A. A visual efficiency percentage of 20 or less after best correction (see 2.00A7d). OR B. A visual impairment value of 1.00 or greater after best correction (see 2.00A8d).
Body system category
2.00 Special Senses and Speech
Common denial reason
Visual efficiency claims are commonly denied when combined visual impairment measurements fall short of listing criteria or when evidence is inconsistent across exams.

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