Description | Rating |
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7110 Aortic aneurysm: Ascending, thoracic, or abdominal: | |
Evaluate at 100 percent if the aneurysm is any one of the following: Five centimeters or larger in diameter; symptomatic (e.g., precludes exertion); or requires surgery | 100 |
Otherwise | 0 |
Evaluate non-cardiovascular residuals of surgical correction according to organ systems affected. | |
GENERAL RATING FORMULA FOR DISEASES OF THE HEART: | |
During and for three months following myocardial infarction, confirmed by laboratory tests | 100 |
Thereafter, use the General Rating Formula | |
Workload of 3.0 METs or less results in heart failure symptoms | 100 |
Workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms | 60 |
Workload of 5.1-7.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation confirmed by echocardiogram or equivalent (e.g., multigated acquisition scan or MRI) | 30 |
Workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control | 10 |
Note: When surgery is required, a 100-percent evaluation begins on the date a physician recommends surgical correction with a mandatory VA examination six months following hospital discharge. Evaluate post-surgical residuals under the General Rating Formula. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter.