---
title: "DC 7006 - Myocardial infarction"
diagnostic_code: "7006"
body_system: "Cardiovascular System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.104"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/cardiovascular/7006-myocardial-infarction"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.104"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:43:47.219107Z"
---

# DC 7006 - Myocardial infarction

Rated under § 4.104. Body system: Cardiovascular System.

General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests |

# Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) — VA Diagnostic Code 7006

## Understanding This Condition

A **myocardial infarction** — commonly known as a heart attack — is a condition affecting the **cardiovascular system**. The VA evaluates it under **Diagnostic Code 7006**, found in **§ 4.104** of the rating schedule.

Because it is a disease of the heart, this condition is rated using the **General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart**.

## Available Rating Level

Based on the current rating schedule, the following level is available for this condition:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **100%** | During and for three months following a myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a myocardial infarction under Diagnostic Code 7006, the VA considers:

- **Confirmation by laboratory tests** — the myocardial infarction must be confirmed through laboratory testing.
- **The timing of the event** — the 100% level applies **during** the myocardial infarction and **for three months following** it.

This condition falls under the broader **General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart**, which the VA uses to evaluate cardiovascular conditions consistently.

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*This overview is based strictly on the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7006 (§ 4.104). It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.*

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