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DC 7725Hematologic & Lymphatic System38 CFR § 4.117

Myelodysplastic syndromes

VA disability rating criteria for Myelodysplastic syndromes under Diagnostic Code 7725. The VA assigns ratings of 30%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

30%Disability Rating

Requiring at least 1 but no more than 3 blood or platelet transfusions per 12-month period; infections requiring hospitalization at least 1 but no more than 2 times per 12-month period; or requiring biologic therapy on an ongoing basis or erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) for 12 weeks or less per 12-month period

60%Disability Rating

Requiring 4 or more blood or platelet transfusions per 12-month period; or infections requiring hospitalization 3 or more times per 12-month period

100%Disability Rating

Requiring peripheral blood or bone marrow stem cell transplant; or requiring chemotherapy

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