Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) at 100% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

A total rating runs during the heart attack itself and for three months afterwards, confirmed by lab tests. Once that window closes, 100 percent requires heart failure symptoms at 3.0 METs or less.

100% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$3,938.58

$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% 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 100%

During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests (DC 7006's own criterion). Thereafter, under the General Rating Formula: workload of 3.0 METs or less results in heart failure symptoms.

100% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 100% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$3,938.58
With spouse	$4,158.17
With spouse + 1 child	$4,318.99
With spouse + 2 children	$4,428.10
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$4,085.43

Lower tier

60% Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 100% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

How much does a 100% VA rating for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 100% combined rating, a single veteran receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/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 $4,318.99.

What does it take to get a 100% rating for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)?

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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