VASRD 7010 · Cardiovascular System

Supraventricular arrhythmias VA Disability Rating

Irregular heart rhythms originating in the upper chambers of the heart.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
10%Occasional episodes controlled by medication
30%More than 4 episodes per year documented by ECG
60%Frequent episodes with hospital intervention
100%Chronic arrhythmia causing disability

How the VA Evaluates Supraventricular arrhythmias

ECG results, frequency of episodes, treatment history.

Approval rate

Moderate

Annual service-connected

3,200 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • Holter monitor results
  • Cardiology notes
  • ER visits

Strategy Tips

  • Log episodes
  • Include medication list

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • Not capturing transient episodes
  • Lack of ECG documentation

Common Filing Mistakes

  • Only submitting symptoms, no diagnostic proof
  • Missed ER documentation

Onset Patterns

  • Sudden onset
  • Stress-related

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Supraventricular arrhythmias. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

Common questions about Supraventricular arrhythmias

Is Supraventricular arrhythmias a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Supraventricular arrhythmias under VASRD diagnostic code 7010 (Cardiovascular System). Irregular heart rhythms originating in the upper chambers of the heart.
What VA disability rating can I get for Supraventricular arrhythmias?
Possible VA ratings for Supraventricular arrhythmias are 10%, 30%, 60%, 100%. Examples: 10% — Occasional episodes controlled by medication; 30% — More than 4 episodes per year documented by ECG; 60% — Frequent episodes with hospital intervention.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Supraventricular arrhythmias?
The average awarded rating for Supraventricular arrhythmias is 30%. Roughly 3,200 veterans are service-connected for Supraventricular arrhythmias each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.
What evidence helps prove Supraventricular arrhythmias for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Supraventricular arrhythmias claim includes: Holter monitor results; Cardiology notes; ER visits.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Supraventricular arrhythmias?
Common pitfalls when filing for Supraventricular arrhythmias: Only submitting symptoms, no diagnostic proof; Missed ER documentation.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Supraventricular arrhythmias?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Supraventricular arrhythmias include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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