Hyperthyroid heart disease DC 7008
Hyperthyroid heart disease VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 7008 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Cardiovascular System |
| Subcategory | Diseases of the Heart |
| Also Known As | Hyperthyroid heart disease |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.104 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Workload of 3.0 METs or less results in heart failure symptoms |
| 60% | Workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms |
| 30% | Workload of 5.1-7.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation confirmed by echocardiogram or equivalent (e.g., multigated acquisition scan or magnetic resonance imaging) |
| 10% | Workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control |