Myocardial infarction — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7006)

The VA rates Myocardial infarction under Diagnostic Code 7006 at the following tiers: 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests. The maximum 100% rating requires: During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests.

Diagnostic Code 7006 is the VA rating identifier for Myocardial infarction within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for Myocardial infarction under DC 7006 is 100%. This tier requires: During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Myocardial infarction alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Myocardial infarction is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7006. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Myocardial infarction may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Myocardial infarction requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.