VASRD 7005 · Cardiovascular System
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) at 60% VA Disability Rating
Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 3.1 and 5.0 METs.
60%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,435.02
$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 60%
Workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms.
60% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) rated at 60%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,663.02 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,728.02 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,523.02 |
Lower tier
30% Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
100% Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 60% for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- How much does a 60% VA rating for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) pay?
- A single veteran rated 60% for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 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 Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
- Workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms.
- What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
- 60%: Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 3.1 and 5.0 METs. 100%: Heart failure symptoms appear at the lowest workload the schedule measures — 3.0 METs or less.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?
- Yes. If a condition like Hypertension is service-connected as secondary to Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), 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.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.104 — Schedule of ratings — cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7005)
- 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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