Hodgkin's lymphoma
The VA rates Hodgkin's lymphoma under Diagnostic Code 7709 at a single 100% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 7709 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.117
- Body system
- Hematologic & Lymphatic System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | With active disease or during a treatment phase |
“With active disease or during a treatment phase”
What other hematologic & lymphatic conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Hodgkin's lymphoma in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 7702Agranulocytosis, acquiredRated up to 100%
- 7703Leukemia (except for chronic myelogenous leukemia)Rated up to 100%
- 7704Polycythemia veraRated up to 100%
- 7705Immune thrombocytopeniaRated up to 100%
- 7706SplenectomyRated up to 20%
- 7710Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactiveRated up to 0%
- 7712Multiple myelomaRated up to 100%
- 7714Sickle cell anemiaRated up to 100%
- 7715Non-Hodgkin's lymphomaRated up to 100%
- 7716Aplastic anemiaRated up to 100%
Common Questions About Hodgkin's lymphoma VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
The VA rates Hodgkin's lymphoma under Diagnostic Code 7709 at 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: With active disease or during a treatment phase. The maximum 100% rating requires: With active disease or during a treatment phase.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
The VA rates Hodgkin's lymphoma under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7709, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.117. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Hodgkin's lymphoma qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Hodgkin's lymphoma alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
The key evidence for Hodgkin's lymphoma is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
The C&P examiner uses a Hematologic & Lymphatic System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7709 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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