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38 CFR Diagnostic Code 7002 — Pericarditis
Rating schedule §4.104 — § 4.104 Schedule of ratings—cardiovascular system.
The rating schedule directs:
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
- Thereafter, with diagnosis confirmed by findings on physical examination and either echocardiogram, Doppler echocardiogram, or cardiac catheterization, use the General Rating Formula.
| Rating | Criteria (38 CFR §4.104) |
|---|---|
| 100% | During active infection with cardiac involvement and for three months following cessation of therapy for the active infection |
GENERAL RATING FORMULA FOR DISEASES OF THE HEART
The text under Diagnostic Code 7002 refers to this formula in §4.104.
| Rating | Criteria (38 CFR §4.104) |
|---|---|
| 100% | Workload of 3.0 METs or less results in heart failure symptoms |
| 60% | Workload of 3.1-5.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms |
| 30% | 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 magnetic resonance imaging) |
| 10% | Workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control |
Amendment history. eCFR records changes to the section holding this code on the dates below, with the differing passage within a few lines of code 7002. The criteria in force on a claim’s filing or decision date can govern it.
- 2021-11-22 — §4.104 amended near code 7002 (text as amended)
- 2021-11-14 — §4.104 amended near code 7002 (text as amended)
Source. Quoted from 38 CFR Part 4, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities, as published by the eCFR for 2026-07-01. We quote the regulation rather than paraphrase it. The rating schedule changes; check the eCFR link for the current text.
This is reference information, not a rating decision and not legal advice. What a claim actually receives depends on the evidence of record.
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