Disease of the heart muscle including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy.
Chronic congestive heart failure, or; workload of 3 METs or less results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or; left ventricular dysfunction with ejection fraction less than 30 percent
More than one episode of acute CHF in the past year, or; workload of greater than 3 but not greater than 5 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or; ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent
Workload of greater than 5 but not greater than 7 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or; ejection fraction of 50 to 55 percent
Workload of greater than 7 but not greater than 10 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or; continuous medication required
Medical Evidence
Current diagnosis from a qualified healthcare provider, medical records documenting symptoms and treatment history
Service Connection
Evidence linking your condition to military service (service treatment records, incident reports, or nexus letter)
Personal Statement
Your detailed account of how cardiomyopathy affects your daily life and when symptoms began
Lay Evidence
Buddy letters from fellow service members or family who can corroborate your symptoms
During your Compensation & Pension exam for cardiomyopathy, examiners will assess your symptoms against the rating criteria above.
Be specific: Describe your worst day, not your average day
Document everything: Bring copies of all medical records and evidence
Functional impact: Explain how symptoms affect work, sleep, and daily activities
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