VASRD 7015 · Cardiovascular
Atrioventricular Block at 100% VA Disability Rating
For benign block, heart failure symptoms at 3.0 METs or less. For non-benign block, a total rating runs for one month after hospital discharge for a pacemaker implantation or re-implantation.
100%: single veteran, no dependents
$3,938.58
$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 100%
Benign block (First-Degree and Second-Degree, Type I), under the General Rating Formula: workload of 3.0 METs or less results in heart failure symptoms. Non-benign block (Second-Degree, Type II and Third-Degree) is evaluated under DC 7018 (implantable cardiac pacemakers), which assigns 100 percent for one month following hospital discharge for implantation or re-implantation.
100% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Atrioventricular Block rated at 100%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $4,318.99 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $4,428.10 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $4,085.43 |
Lower tier
60% Atrioventricular Block
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 100% for Atrioventricular Block
- How much does a 100% VA rating for Atrioventricular Block pay?
- A single veteran rated 100% for Atrioventricular Block receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/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 $4,318.99.
- What does it take to get a 100% rating for Atrioventricular Block?
- Benign block (First-Degree and Second-Degree, Type I), under the General Rating Formula: workload of 3.0 METs or less results in heart failure symptoms. Non-benign block (Second-Degree, Type II and Third-Degree) is evaluated under DC 7018 (implantable cardiac pacemakers), which assigns 100 percent for one month follow…
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 100%?
- 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 100% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.104 — Schedule of ratings — cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7015)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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