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Providing a Minimum Evaluation for Bradycardia

Not yet finalized. VA published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on Jan 30, 2026.

Would be good for veterans if finalizedIn this update: 1 good.

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In this update: 1 good.

Not yet finalized: This is a proposed rule, not a final VA rule.Source [1]

Providing a Minimum Evaluation for BradycardiaLink to “Providing a Minimum Evaluation for Bradycardia”

Would be good for veterans if finalizedWho: Veterans with bradycardia who have an implanted pacemakerWhy: If finalized, a veteran who has had a pacemaker implanted for bradycardia would be guaranteed at least a 10% disability rating under DC 7009, which sets a minimum floor and could mean more compensation. Removing Note (1) is a secondary change, and the source does not say what that note covers.

What changed. VA also proposes to remove Note (1) found under DC 7009.

Comment deadline. Comments close Mar 31, 2026. This proposed rule is not final.

Source quotes

  • VA also proposes to remove Note (1) found under DC 7009.

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise diagnostic code (DC) 7009, Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), to provide a minimum 10% evaluation after pacemaker implantation.

  • This revision will allow VA to align DC 7009 with DC 7018, Implantable cardiac pacemakers.

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  1. Federal Register (official site) Not yet finalized

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    “Proposed Rule”

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