VASRD 7004 · Cardiovascular System

Atherosclerotic heart disease VA Disability Rating

Narrowing or blockage of arteries supplying the heart.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
10%Workload of >7 METs but <10 METs
30%Workload of >5 METs but <7 METs
60%Workload of >3 METs but <5 METs
100%Chronic congestive heart failure or workload <3 METs

How the VA Evaluates Atherosclerotic heart disease

METs test, ejection fraction, and symptoms like fatigue or angina.

Approval rate

Moderate

Annual service-connected

8,000 veterans

Average rating

60%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Cardiac stress test
  • •Echocardiogram
  • •Cardiologist report

Strategy Tips

  • •Include stress test results
  • •Agent Orange presumption may help

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Incomplete METs testing
  • •Overlooking medications that affect results

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Relying on symptoms without cardiac imaging
  • •No METs data

Onset Patterns

  • •Gradual
  • •Sudden chest pain episodes

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Atherosclerotic heart disease. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

Common questions about Atherosclerotic heart disease

Is Atherosclerotic heart disease a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Atherosclerotic heart disease under VASRD diagnostic code 7004 (Cardiovascular System). Narrowing or blockage of arteries supplying the heart.
What VA disability rating can I get for Atherosclerotic heart disease?
Possible VA ratings for Atherosclerotic heart disease are 10%, 30%, 60%, 100%. Examples: 10% — Workload of >7 METs but <10 METs; 30% — Workload of >5 METs but <7 METs; 60% — Workload of >3 METs but <5 METs.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Atherosclerotic heart disease?
The average awarded rating for Atherosclerotic heart disease is 60%. Roughly 8,000 veterans are service-connected for Atherosclerotic heart disease each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.
What evidence helps prove Atherosclerotic heart disease for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Atherosclerotic heart disease claim includes: Cardiac stress test; Echocardiogram; Cardiologist report.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Atherosclerotic heart disease?
Common pitfalls when filing for Atherosclerotic heart disease: Relying on symptoms without cardiac imaging; No METs data.
Is Atherosclerotic heart disease a presumptive condition for VA benefits?
Yes — Atherosclerotic heart disease is recognized as a presumptive condition. The VA presumes service connection if you meet the qualifying service criteria, which reduces the evidence burden compared to a direct service-connection claim.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Atherosclerotic heart disease?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Atherosclerotic heart disease include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

Estimate your combined rating

See how Atherosclerotic heart disease combines with your other service-connected conditions using the official VA combined-ratings formula.

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