Arrhythmia, Ventricular (Sustained)
Arrhythmia, Ventricular (Sustained) is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7011 in the Heart category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Cardiovascular Rating Table
Metabolic Equivalents (METs) Rating Criteria
Source: 38 CFR ยง 4.100-4.104 - Schedule of Cardiovascular Ratings
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Chronic congestive heart failure, or workload of 3 METs or less results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or left ventricular dysfunction with ejection fraction less than 30 percent |
| 60% | More than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year, or workload of greater than 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or left ventricular dysfunction with ejection fraction of 30-50 percent |
| 30% | Workload of greater than 5 METs but not greater than 7 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation on ECG, echocardiogram, or X-ray |
| 10% | Workload of greater than 7 METs but not greater than 10 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or continuous medication required |
Important Notes
Rate based on METs workload capacity and ejection fraction
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