VASRD 7004 · Cardiovascular System
Syphilitic Heart Disease at 30% VA Disability Rating
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 enough.
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
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 amounts for Syphilitic Heart Disease rated at 30%. 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% Syphilitic Heart Disease
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Syphilitic Heart Disease
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Syphilitic Heart Disease
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Syphilitic Heart Disease pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Syphilitic Heart Disease 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 Syphilitic Heart Disease?
- 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 Syphilitic Heart Disease?
- 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 enough. 60%: Heart failure symptoms appear at a workload between 3.1 and 5.0 METs.
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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