What are the VA rating percentages for Cardiac Arrhythmia?

Cardiac Arrhythmia (DC 7010) is rated at 30%, 10% under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7010. Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year

What rates 30% for Cardiac Arrhythmia under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7010?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7010 (DC 7010), a 30% rating for Cardiac Arrhythmia requires: Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year

What happens during a C&P exam for Cardiac Arrhythmia?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Q: What rates 10% for Cardiac Arrhythmia under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7010?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7010 (DC 7010), a 10% rating for Cardiac Arrhythmia 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

Q: What evidence do I need for a Cardiac Arrhythmia VA claim?

Key evidence for a Cardiac Arrhythmia claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 701038 C.F.R. § 4.104

Diagnostic Code

DC 7010

38 C.F.R. § 4.104

Rating Range

10–30%

2 severity tiers

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38 C.F.R. § 4.104

Cardiac Arrhythmia is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7010 of 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7010 across 2 severity tiers (30% / 10%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Irregular heartbeat caused by abnormal electrical activity in the heart

Rating Criteria

30%

Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year

10%

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

Key Evidence

—Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

—Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

—Range of motion measurements

—Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

—Buddy statements describing limitations

—Prescription history

—Physical therapy records

—Employment impact documentation

C&P Exam Tips

1Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

Tools

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.104 (Cardiovascular system). Source verified 2026-05-15 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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