VASRD 7004 · Cardiovascular System
Syphilitic Heart Disease at 10% VA Disability Rating
Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 7.1 and 10.0 METs, or continuous medication is required to control it — either one on its own is enough.
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
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 amounts for Syphilitic Heart Disease rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
| With spouse | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $180.42 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
30% Syphilitic Heart Disease
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Syphilitic Heart Disease
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Syphilitic Heart Disease pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Syphilitic Heart Disease receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.
- What does it take to get a 10% rating for Syphilitic Heart Disease?
- 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 Syphilitic Heart Disease?
- 10%: Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 7.1 and 10.0 METs, or continuous medication is required to control it — either one on its own is enough. 30%: Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 5.1 and 7.0 METs, or imaging confirms the heart is thickened or enlarged — either one on its own is…
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.104 — Schedule of ratings — cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7004)
- 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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