Arrhythmia, Supraventricular
Arrhythmia, Supraventricular is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7010 in the Heart category. Maximum rating: 30%.
Cardiovascular Rating Table
Metabolic Equivalents (METs) Rating Criteria
Source: 38 CFR ยง 4.100-4.104 - Schedule of Cardiovascular Ratings
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Confirmed by ECG, with 5 or more treatment interventions per year. |
| 10% | Confirmed by ECG, with 1 to 4 treatment interventions per year; **OR**, confirmed by ECG with either continuous use of oral medications to control or use of vagal maneuvers to control. |
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