Claiming Ventricular Arrhythmia?
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VA Rating Tiers
50%
icd or cardiac arrest
30%
symptomatic or treated
10%
asymptomatic
0%
Meets minimum criteria
Rating Notes
- ›50%: ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) implanted — or documented life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. DC 7011.
- ›30%: Symptomatic ventricular arrhythmia causing syncope, near-syncope, or requiring continuous antiarrhythmic medication. DC 7011.
- ›10%: Documented asymptomatic ventricular arrhythmia (e.g., PVCs on EKG) without treatment required. DC 7011.
- ›0%: Below rating threshold — service connected but non-compensable.
- ›DC 7011: Ventricular arrhythmia.
- ›ICD implantation or history of cardiac arrest generally supports a 50% or higher rating.
- ›Symptomatic VT requiring medication or ablation typically rates 30%.
- ›Asymptomatic but documented PVCs may rate 10%.
- ›Ventricular arrhythmia secondary to CAD or cardiomyopathy is a recognized secondary service connection pathway.
- ›ICD device interrogation reports documenting shocks or episodes are strong evidence.
Eligibility Basics
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Current symptoms
✅
In-service event
✅
Diagnosis or lay evidence
- •DC 7011 — ventricular arrhythmia; rated based on documented episodes, symptoms, and treatment required.
- •ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) placement is strong evidence of severe ventricular arrhythmia.
- •Secondary service connection: ventricular arrhythmia commonly develops secondary to CAD, cardiomyopathy, or hypertension.
- •Must be documented by EKG, Holter, or ICD device interrogation reports — lay evidence alone is insufficient.
Evidence to Gather
Service Records
- •in-service EKG showing ventricular arrhythmia or cardiac event records
- •records of cardiac arrest or syncope during service
Medical Evidence
- •electrophysiology study or Holter documenting ventricular arrhythmia
- •ICD implant records and device interrogation reports
- •cardiology/electrophysiology records confirming diagnosis
Lay Evidence (Buddy Statements)
- •personal statement describing palpitations, syncope, or ICD shocks
- •statement connecting service or service-connected conditions to onset
Diagnostic Tests
- •EKG
- •Holter or event monitor
- •electrophysiology study (EPS)
- •echocardiogram
C&P Exam Preparation
Exam type: Cardiovascular / Arrhythmia DBQ
Be ready to describe
- •frequency of arrhythmia episodes and symptoms (syncope, palpitations, ICD shocks)
- •all treatments — medications, ablation, ICD
- •connection to service or service-connected conditions (CAD, hypertension)
Prep notes
- •Bring ICD records, device interrogation reports, and any ablation procedure notes.
- •Bring electrophysiology study results if performed.
- •If secondary to CAD, cardiomyopathy, or hypertension — bring those records too.
Quick Facts
- Diagnostic Code
- DC 7011
- Category
- Cardiovascular
- Subcategory
- Heart
- Typical Claim Type
- direct
- Rating Range
- 0% – 50%
Also Known As
ventricular arrhythmiaventricular tachycardiaVTventricular fibrillationVFibPVCspremature ventricular contractionssudden cardiac arrestICD arrhythmia
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