Supraventricular tachycardia
The VA rates Supraventricular tachycardia under Diagnostic Code 7010 across 2 severity levels, from 10% to 30%. 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 7010 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 30%
- Rating tiers
- 2
- CFR section
- § 4.104
- Body system
- Cardiovascular System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
10%, 30%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Supraventricular tachycardia?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Confirmed by ECG, with one to four treatment interventions per year; or, confirmed by ECG with either continuous use of oral medications to control or use of vagal maneuvers to control |
| 30% | Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year |
“Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year”
What other cardiovascular conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Supraventricular tachycardia 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.
- 7001Endocarditis, orRated up to 100%
- 7002PericarditisRated up to 100%
- 7005Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)Rated up to 100%
- 7006Myocardial infarctionRated up to 100%
- 7009Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), symptomatic, requiring permanent pacemaker implantationRated up to 100%
- 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%
- 7019Cardiac transplantationRated up to 100%
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Common Questions About Supraventricular tachycardia VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Supraventricular tachycardia?
The VA rates Supraventricular tachycardia under Diagnostic Code 7010 at 10%, 30%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Confirmed by ECG, with one to four treatment interventions per year; or, confirmed by ECG with either continuous use of oral medications to control or use of vagal maneuvers to control. The maximum 30% rating requires: Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Supraventricular tachycardia?
The VA rates Supraventricular tachycardia under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7010, 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 10% and a 30% rating for Supraventricular tachycardia?
A 10% rating requires: Confirmed by ECG, with one to four treatment interventions per year; or, confirmed by ECG with either continuous use of oral medications to control or use of vagal maneuvers to control. A 30% rating requires: Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Supraventricular tachycardia qualify for TDIU?
Supraventricular tachycardia maxes at 30%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Supraventricular tachycardia?
The key evidence for Supraventricular tachycardia 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 Supraventricular tachycardia?
The C&P examiner uses a Cardiovascular System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7010 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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