VASRD 7006 · Cardiovascular System
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) at 30% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
After the three-month window, heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 5.1 and 7.0 METs, or imaging confirms the heart is thickened or enlarged.
30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% 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 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).
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Lower tier
10% Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
How much does a 30% VA rating for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)?
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).
What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)?
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). 60%: After the first three months, under the General Rating Formula: workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms.
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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