Supraventricular tachycardia — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7010)
The VA rates Supraventricular tachycardia under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7010, from 10% to 30% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 30% rating requires Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year. Related conditions in the Cardiovascular body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Supraventricular tachycardia?
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
Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year
“Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year”
How does the VA rate Cardiovascular conditions?
Common Questions About Supraventricular tachycardia VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Supraventricular tachycardia?
The VA rates Supraventricular tachycardia under Diagnostic Code 7010 at the following tiers: 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.
What is Diagnostic Code 7010?
Diagnostic Code 7010 is the VA rating identifier for Supraventricular tachycardia 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.
What is the highest rating for Supraventricular tachycardia?
The highest schedular rating for Supraventricular tachycardia under DC 7010 is 30%. This tier requires: Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Supraventricular tachycardia alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What 38 CFR section governs Supraventricular tachycardia ratings?
Supraventricular tachycardia is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7010. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Supraventricular tachycardia?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Supraventricular tachycardia may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Supraventricular tachycardia?
Service connection for Supraventricular tachycardia 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.
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