---
title: "DC 7005 - Arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease)."
diagnostic_code: "7005"
body_system: "Cardiovascular System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.104"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/cardiovascular/7005-coronary-artery-disease"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.104"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:43:31.339094Z"
---

# DC 7005 - Arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease).

Rated under § 4.104. Body system: Cardiovascular System.

General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart

## 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 |

## Notes

- Note: If non-service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease is superimposed on service-connected valvular or other non-arteriosclerotic heart disease, request a medical opinion as to which condition is causing the current signs and symptoms.

# Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)

**VA Diagnostic Code 7005 · 38 CFR § 4.104 · Cardiovascular System**

## Understanding the Condition

Arteriosclerotic heart disease—commonly known as coronary artery disease—is a cardiovascular condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7005. The VA evaluates it using the **General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart**.

A central measurement in this formula is the **MET (metabolic equivalent)**, which reflects how much physical exertion your body can handle before heart-related symptoms appear. Generally, a lower MET level at which symptoms occur corresponds to a higher disability rating.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns one of the following ratings based on your documented symptoms and test results:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **100%** | A workload of **3.0 METs or less** results in heart failure symptoms. |
| **60%** | A workload of **3.1–5.0 METs** results in heart failure symptoms. |
| **30%** | A 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%** | A workload of **7.1–10.0 METs** results in heart failure symptoms; **or** continuous medication is required for control. |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating coronary artery disease under this code, the VA reviews:

- **The MET level at which heart failure symptoms appear** — the workload your body can sustain before symptoms occur is a primary factor across all rating levels.
- **Diagnostic imaging findings** — evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation confirmed by echocardiogram or an equivalent test (such as a multigated acquisition scan or MRI) can support a 30% rating.
- **Whether continuous medication is required** to control the condition, which is relevant at the 10% level.

## Important Note

If **non-service-connected** arteriosclerotic heart disease is superimposed on **service-connected** valvular or other non-arteriosclerotic heart disease, a medical opinion should be requested to determine which condition is causing the current signs and symptoms.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7005. Individual ratings depend on the specific medical evidence in your case.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.104