VASRD 7006 · Cardiovascular System
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
After the three-month window, heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 7.1 and 10.0 METs, or continuous medication is required to control it.
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.
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VA Rating Criteria for 10%
After the first three months, under the General Rating Formula: workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
30% Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
How much does a 10% VA rating for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)?
After the first three months, under the General Rating Formula: workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control.
What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)?
10%: After the first three months, under the General Rating Formula: workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control. 30%: After the first three months, under the General Rating Formula: 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).
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.104, Schedule of ratings, cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7006)
- VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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