VASRD 7000 · Cardiovascular System
Valvular Heart Disease at 30% VA Disability Rating
Limited stamina with physical activity
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
METs between 6–7 or evidence of hypertrophy
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Valvular 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% Valvular Heart Disease
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Valvular Heart Disease
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Valvular Heart Disease
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Valvular Heart Disease pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Valvular 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 Valvular Heart Disease?
- METs between 6–7 or evidence of hypertrophy
- What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Valvular Heart Disease?
- 30%: Limited stamina with physical activity 60%: Moderate heart failure
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- Yes. If a condition like Atrial Fibrillation is service-connected as secondary to Valvular Heart Disease, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Valvular Heart Disease are on the main condition page.
View full Valvular Heart Disease guide