Hypertensive Heart Disease at 30% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 30% for Hypertensive Heart Disease

How much does a 30% VA rating for Hypertensive Heart Disease pay?

A single veteran rated 30% for Hypertensive Heart Disease receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Hypertensive Heart Disease?

Workload of 5.1-7.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation confirmed by echocardiogram or equivalent (e.g., multigated acquisition scan or magnetic resonance imaging).

What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Hypertensive Heart Disease?

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

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes. If a condition like Chronic Fatigue is service-connected as secondary to Hypertensive Heart Disease, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.