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VA Rating for Heart Disease (CAD)

DC 7005 Max schedular: 100% Category: Cardiovascular Updated for 2026 rates
The Official Criteria

Heart Disease (CAD) Rating Chart

Criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (DC 7005). Pay shown is the 2026 monthly rate for a veteran alone at that percentage by itself.

RatingWhat qualifies2026 monthly pay*
100%Chronic congestive heart failure; or workload of 3.0 METs or less causes dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope; or ejection fraction less than 30%.$3,938.58
60%More than one episode of acute CHF in the past year; or workload of 3.1–5.0 METs causes symptoms; or ejection fraction 30–50%.$1,435.02
30%Workload of 5.1–7.0 METs causes symptoms; or cardiac hypertrophy/dilatation on ECG, echo, or X-ray.$552.47
10%Workload of 7.1–10.0 METs causes symptoms; or continuous medication required.$180.42

*Rate for that single rating with no dependents. Your combined rating and household may differ — run your exact numbers in our calculator.

How the VA Rates Heart Disease (CAD)

Heart conditions rate on METs — the workload at which symptoms appear — plus ejection fraction and CHF history. If a stress test is medically contraindicated, an interview-based METs estimate must be used. Ischemic heart disease is an Agent Orange presumptive.

Evidence That Wins This Claim

  • Report symptoms at realistic activity levels — mowing the lawn (~5-6 METs), climbing stairs (~4-5).
  • Vietnam-era herbicide exposure makes ischemic heart disease presumptive.
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