Proposed Rule2026-018752026-01-30

Providing a Minimum Evaluation for Bradycardia

Veterans Affairs Department

Abstract

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

Action & Dates

Action: Proposed rule.
Dates: Comments must be received by March 31, 2026.

CFR References

38 CFR Part 4

Topics

Disability benefitsVeterans

Public Comment

Comments Close: 2026-03-31

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Citation: 91 FR 4024

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