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Diagnostic Code 7110: Aortic aneurysm
Cardiovascular System · 38 CFR §4.104 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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 ยง 3.105(e) of this chapter. | |
Rated under: GENERAL RATING FORMULA FOR DISEASES OF THE HEART
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 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 magnetic resonance imaging) | 30% |
| Workload of 7.1-10.0 METs results in heart failure symptoms; or continuous medication required for control | 10% |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.104, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.