VA Diagnostic Code 7017Coronary bypass surgery
A single 100% rating under § 4.104. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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For three months following hospital admission for surgery
General rating formula
General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart
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).
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.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.104, diagnostic code 7017. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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