Atrioventricular Block at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Atrioventricular Block

How much does a 10% VA rating for Atrioventricular Block pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Atrioventricular Block receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Atrioventricular Block?

Workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control. Where non-benign block is evaluated under DC 7018, 10 percent is the minimum evaluation after the first month, during which the rating is assigned as supraventricular tachycardia (DC 7010), ventricular arrhythmi…

What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Atrioventricular Block?

10%: Heart failure symptoms between 7.1 and 10.0 METs, or continuous medication is required. After a pacemaker, 10 percent is the floor once the first month ends. 30%: Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 5.1 and 7.0 METs, or imaging confirms the heart is thickened or enlarged — either one on its own is…

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Fatigue is service-connected as secondary to Atrioventricular Block, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.