Cardiovascular System§ 4.104Updated
Rating criteria

VA Diagnostic Code 7010Supraventricular tachycardia

Rated from 10% to 30% under § 4.104. Here is what the VA requires at each level.

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  1. 30%

    Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year

  2. 10%

    Confirmed by ECG, with one to four treatment interventions per year; or, confirmed by ECG with either continuous use of oral medications to control or use of vagal maneuvers to control

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Notes on this code

These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.

  • For DCs 7009, 7010, 7011, and 7015, a single evaluation will be assigned under the diagnostic code that reflects the predominant disability picture.
  • Note (1): Examples of supraventricular tachycardia include, but are not limited to: Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, sinus tachycardia, sinoatrial nodal reentrant tachycardia, atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia, atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, junctional tachycardia, and multifocal atrial tachycardia.
  • Note (2): For the purposes of this diagnostic code, a treatment intervention occurs whenever a symptomatic patient requires intravenous pharmacologic adjustment, cardioversion, and/or ablation for symptom relief.

Supraventricular Tachycardia (VA Diagnostic Code 7010)

Understanding how the VA rates supraventricular tachycardia under 38 CFR § 4.104.

What Is Supraventricular Tachycardia?

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a cardiovascular condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7010 in § 4.104 (Cardiovascular System).

Examples of supraventricular tachycardia include, but are not limited to:

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Atrial flutter
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Sinoatrial nodal reentrant tachycardia
  • Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia
  • Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia
  • Atrial tachycardia
  • Junctional tachycardia
  • Multifocal atrial tachycardia

Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating based on how the condition is confirmed and how frequently treatment interventions are required.

RatingWhat the criteria describe
30%Confirmed by ECG, with five or more treatment interventions per year
10%Confirmed by ECG, with one to four treatment interventions per year; or confirmed by ECG with either continuous use of oral medications to control or use of vagal maneuvers to control

What the VA Looks For

When rating supraventricular tachycardia, the VA considers:

  • ECG confirmation. Each rating level requires that the condition be confirmed by ECG.
  • The number of treatment interventions per year. For the purposes of this diagnostic code, a treatment intervention occurs whenever a symptomatic patient requires intravenous pharmacologic adjustment, cardioversion, and/or ablation for symptom relief.
  • Ongoing management. The 10% level may also apply when the condition is confirmed by ECG with either continuous use of oral medications to control or the use of vagal maneuvers to control.

Important Note

For Diagnostic Codes 7009, 7010, 7011, and 7015, a single evaluation will be assigned under the diagnostic code that reflects the predominant disability picture.

This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule at 38 CFR § 4.104 for Diagnostic Code 7010 and is provided for general educational purposes.

These criteria are a rendering of § 4.104, diagnostic code 7010. The official version is the one that governs your rating.

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  1. Find your level in the stack

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  2. Name the gap

    Look at the rung above yours and write down exactly what it asks for that your file does not show yet — a diagnosis, a measurement, a prescribed brace, a doctor’s opinion linking it to service.

  3. Claim it by code

    File under diagnostic code 7010 and attach the evidence for the level you are asking for. Other Cardiovascular System codes may cover your secondary conditions.

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