Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)
The VA rates Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) under Diagnostic Code 7011 at a single 100% level. 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 7011 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.104
- Body system
- Cardiovascular System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | For an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for initial medical therapy for a sustained ventricular arrhythmia; or, for an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for ventricular aneurysmectomy; or, with an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) in place |
“For an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for initial medical therapy for a sustained ventricular arrhythmia; or, for an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for ventricular aneurysmectomy; or, with an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) in place”
What other cardiovascular conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) 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.
- 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%
- 7010Supraventricular tachycardiaRated up to 30%
- 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%
- 7020CardiomyopathyRated up to 30%
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Common Questions About Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)?
The VA rates Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) under Diagnostic Code 7011 at 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: For an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for initial medical therapy for a sustained ventricular arrhythmia; or, for an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for ventricular aneurysmectomy; or, with an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) in place. The maximum 100% rating requires: For an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for initial medical therapy for a sustained ventricular arrhythmia; or, for an indefinite period from the date of inpatient hospital admission for ventricular aneurysmectomy; or, with an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) in place.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)?
The VA rates Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7011, published in 38 CFR § 4.104. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) qualify for TDIU?
Yes, a 100% rating for Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) 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 Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)?
The key evidence for Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) 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 Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)?
The C&P examiner uses a Cardiovascular System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7011 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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