VA Diagnostic Code 7019Cardiac transplantation
Rated from 30% to 100% under § 4.104. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 100%
For a minimum of one year from the date of hospital admission for cardiac transplantation
- 30%
Thereafter: Evaluate under the General Rating Formula. Minimum
General rating formula
General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note: One year following discharge from inpatient hospitalization, determine the appropriate disability rating by mandatory VA examination. Apply the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter to any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination.
Cardiac Transplantation (VA Diagnostic Code 7019)
Cardiac transplantation is rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7019, part of the Cardiovascular System ratings found in 38 CFR § 4.104. It is evaluated using the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart.
What This Condition Involves
Cardiac transplantation refers to the surgical replacement of the heart. Because recovery and evaluation follow a defined timeline, the VA assigns ratings in stages tied to your date of hospital admission and your ongoing heart function afterward.
Available Rating Levels
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 100% | Assigned for a minimum of one year from the date of hospital admission for cardiac transplantation. |
| 30% (Minimum) | Thereafter, the condition is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart, with 30% as the minimum rating. |
What the VA Looks For
- The date of hospital admission for the cardiac transplantation, which establishes the start of the one-year period rated at 100%.
- One year following discharge from inpatient hospitalization, the appropriate disability rating is determined by a mandatory VA examination.
- After the initial one-year period, the VA evaluates the condition under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart, with a minimum rating of 30%.
Important Notes
One year following discharge from inpatient hospitalization, the appropriate disability rating is determined by a mandatory VA examination. The provisions of § 3.105(e) apply to any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7019. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.104, diagnostic code 7019. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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