---
title: "DC 7017 - Coronary bypass surgery"
diagnostic_code: "7017"
body_system: "Cardiovascular System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.104"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/cardiovascular/7017-coronary-bypass-surgery"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.104"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:45:02.826055Z"
---

# DC 7017 - Coronary bypass surgery

Rated under § 4.104. Body system: Cardiovascular System.

General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | For three months following hospital admission for surgery |

# Coronary Bypass Surgery — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 7017)

Coronary bypass surgery is rated under the VA's **Cardiovascular System** disability schedule, found in **38 CFR § 4.104**, Diagnostic Code **7017**.

## What This Condition Is

Coronary bypass surgery is a procedure performed on the heart. Because it affects the cardiovascular system, the VA evaluates it using the **General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart**.

## Available Rating Level

Based on the rating schedule, the following evaluation level applies to Diagnostic Code 7017:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
| ------ | ---------------- |
| **100%** | For three months following hospital admission for surgery |

## What the VA Looks For

For Diagnostic Code 7017, the schedule provides a **100% evaluation for three months following hospital admission for surgery**. This means the timing of the hospital admission for the bypass surgery is a key factor in this rating level.

Coronary bypass surgery is otherwise evaluated under the **General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart** within the Cardiovascular System (38 CFR § 4.104).

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7017. It is provided for general educational purposes and describes the rating criteria as listed. Individual evaluations depend on your specific medical circumstances.*

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