Cardiovascular · 38 CFR 4.104 · DC 7005
Ischemic Heart Disease VA Disability Rating
Ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) is rated under DC 7005. Brackets are tied to METs (metabolic equivalents) of workload-induced symptoms and to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Ischemic heart disease is an Agent Orange presumptive condition under 38 CFR 3.309(e).
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Workload greater than 7 METs but not greater than 10 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, OR continuous medication required. |
| 30% | Workload greater than 5 METs but not greater than 7 METs, OR evidence of cardiac hypertrophy. |
| 60% | Workload greater than 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs, OR LVEF 30-50%, OR more than one episode of acute CHF in the past year. |
| 100% | Chronic CHF, OR workload of 3 METs or less, OR LVEF less than 30%. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for ischemic heart disease frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- PTSD (medication side effects)
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.104 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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