VASRD 7007 · Cardiovascular System

Hypertensive Heart Disease VA Disability Rating

Heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
100%Severe fatigue or heart failure at rest
60%Symptoms at light activity
30%Symptoms with moderate activity
10%Controlled with medication

How the VA Evaluates Hypertensive Heart Disease

Ejection fraction, METs test, and medical imaging of heart structure.

Approval rate

High – common if cardiac tests and blood pressure history available.

Annual service-connected

38,000 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Echocardiogram
  • •Stress test results
  • •Medication history

Strategy Tips

  • •Get a METs test or echo
  • •Show treatment history for both hypertension and cardiac symptoms

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •No METs or ejection fraction test
  • •No proof of hypertension history

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Missing diagnostic imaging
  • •Listing only high BP without heart disease

Onset Patterns

  • •Gradual progression from untreated or long-standing high blood pressure

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Hypertensive Heart Disease. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Chronic Fatigue

    Poor blood circulation

  • Arrhythmia

    Strain on heart muscle

Common questions about Hypertensive Heart Disease

Is Hypertensive Heart Disease a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Hypertensive Heart Disease under VASRD diagnostic code 7007 (Cardiovascular System). Heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure.
What VA disability rating can I get for Hypertensive Heart Disease?
Possible VA ratings for Hypertensive Heart Disease are 100%, 60%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 100% — Severe fatigue or heart failure at rest; 60% — Symptoms at light activity; 30% — Symptoms with moderate activity.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Hypertensive Heart Disease?
The average awarded rating for Hypertensive Heart Disease is 30%. Roughly 38,000 veterans are service-connected for Hypertensive Heart Disease each year. Typical approval likelihood: High – common if cardiac tests and blood pressure history available..
What evidence helps prove Hypertensive Heart Disease for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Hypertensive Heart Disease claim includes: Echocardiogram; Stress test results; Medication history.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Hypertensive Heart Disease?
Common pitfalls when filing for Hypertensive Heart Disease: Missing diagnostic imaging; Listing only high BP without heart disease.
Is Hypertensive Heart Disease a presumptive condition for VA benefits?
Yes — Hypertensive Heart Disease is recognized as a presumptive condition. Presumptive for herbicide-exposed veterans
What conditions are commonly secondary to Hypertensive Heart Disease?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Hypertensive Heart Disease include: Chronic Fatigue, Arrhythmia. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

Estimate your combined rating

See how Hypertensive Heart Disease combines with your other service-connected conditions using the official VA combined-ratings formula.

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