Cardiac transplantation
The VA rates Cardiac transplantation under Diagnostic Code 7019 across 2 severity levels, from 30% to 100%. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 7019 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 2
- CFR section
- § 4.104
- Body system
- Cardiovascular System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
30%, 100%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Cardiac transplantation?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Minimum |
| 100% | For a minimum of one year from the date of hospital admission for cardiac transplantation |
“For a minimum of one year from the date of hospital admission for cardiac transplantation”
What other cardiovascular conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Cardiac transplantation in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 7010Supraventricular tachycardiaRated up to 30%
- 7011Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)Rated up to 100%
- 7016Heart valve replacement (prosthesis)Rated up to 100%
- 7017Coronary bypass surgeryRated up to 100%
- 7018Implantable cardiac pacemakersRated up to 100%
- 7020CardiomyopathyRated up to 30%
- 7101Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension)Rated up to 60%
- 7110Aortic aneurysm: Ascending, thoracic, or abdominalRated up to 100%
- 7111Aneurysm, any large arteryRated up to 100%
- 7112Aneurysm, any small arteryRated up to 0%
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Common Questions About Cardiac transplantation VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Cardiac transplantation?
The VA rates Cardiac transplantation under Diagnostic Code 7019 at 30%, 100%. The minimum 30% rating requires: Minimum. The maximum 100% rating requires: For a minimum of one year from the date of hospital admission for cardiac transplantation.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Cardiac transplantation?
The VA rates Cardiac transplantation under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7019, published in 38 CFR § 4.104. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 30% and a 100% rating for Cardiac transplantation?
A 30% rating requires: Minimum. A 100% rating requires: For a minimum of one year from the date of hospital admission for cardiac transplantation. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Cardiac transplantation qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Cardiac transplantation alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Cardiac transplantation?
The key evidence for Cardiac transplantation is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Cardiac transplantation?
The C&P examiner uses a Cardiovascular System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7019 rating criteria. Cardiac stress testing or METs estimation drives the rating. If you cannot exercise, the examiner estimates METs from interview. Be specific about what activities cause symptoms — stairs, walking distances, lifting limits.
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