VA Diagnostic Code 7006Myocardial infarction
A single 100% rating under § 4.104. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests
General rating formula
General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart
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.
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.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.104, diagnostic code 7006. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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