Atrioventricular Block at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Atrioventricular Block

How much does a 60% VA rating for Atrioventricular Block pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Atrioventricular Block receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Atrioventricular Block?

Workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms.

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Atrioventricular Block?

60%: Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 3.1 and 5.0 METs. 100%: 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.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

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 60% alone.