VASRD 7006 · Cardiovascular System

Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) at 60% VA Disability Rating

After the three-month window, heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 3.1 and 5.0 METs.

60%: single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA Rating Criteria for 60%

After the first three months, under the General Rating Formula: workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms.

60% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) rated at 60%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$1,435.02
With spouse$1,566.02
With spouse + 1 child$1,663.02
With spouse + 2 children$1,728.02
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$1,523.02

Lower tier

30% Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

$552.47 /mo single

Higher tier

100% Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

$3,938.58 /mo single

Common questions about 60% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

How much does a 60% VA rating for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) pay?
A single veteran rated 60% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.
What does it take to get a 60% rating for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)?
After the first three months, under the General Rating Formula: workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms.
What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)?
60%: After the three-month window, heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 3.1 and 5.0 METs. 100%: 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.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.104 — Schedule of ratings — cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7006)
  2. VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.

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