Arteriosclerotic heart disease (DC 7005) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7005 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Cardiovascular System |
| Subcategory | Diseases of the Heart |
| Also Known As | Arteriosclerotic heart disease, heart disease, coronary artery disease, CAD, heart attack, chest pain, angina, ischemic heart disease |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.104 |
📊 What Veterans Actually Get
Ischemic heart disease is rated based on METs level and ejection fraction. The most common rating is 30% (workload of 5-7 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope). The 60% requires 3-5 METs or ejection fraction of 30-50%.
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | During active infection with cardiac involvement and for three months following cessation of therapy for the active infection |
Conditions Secondary to This
6 linksCardiovascular disease directly affects blood flow
Fear of cardiac events causes significant anxiety
Heart disease and hypertension commonly co-occur
Heart disease and depression are strongly bidirectionally linked
Heart disease and sleep apnea share bidirectional relationship
Reduced cardiac output affects kidney function
This May Be Secondary To
4 linksDiabetes significantly increases cardiovascular risk.
Chronic hypertension is a leading cause of heart disease.
Kidney disease is an independent cardiovascular risk factor
Untreated sleep apnea significantly increases risk of ischemic heart disease.
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.