What are the VA rating percentages for Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma)?

Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) (DC 7709) is rated at 100% under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7709 (Hodgkin's lymphoma). With active disease or during a treatment phase

What rates 100% for Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7709 (Hodgkin's lymphoma)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7709 (Hodgkin's lymphoma) (DC 7709), a 100% rating for Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) requires: With active disease or during a treatment phase

What happens during a C&P exam for Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma)?

Blood-disorder ratings turn on objective measures - platelet counts, transfusion frequency, and the intensity of treatment (38 CFR 4.117). Bring your recent CBC and lab results. For immune thrombocytopenia (DC 7705), the rating is driven by your platelet count and whether you require chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy - document both.

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Q: What evidence do I need for a Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) claim includes: Recent CBC and lab reports showing platelet count, hemoglobin, and neutrophil/ANC values; Transfusion records showing the number of platelet or red-cell transfusions per 12 months; A dated log of painful (vaso-occlusive) crises (sickle cell anemia); Hematology/oncology records documenting active disease or treatment-phase dates; Documentation of treatment intensity (continuous medication, immunosuppressive therapy, growth factors, or chemotherapy). All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 770938 C.F.R. § 4.117

Diagnostic Code

DC 7709

38 C.F.R. § 4.117

Rating Range

100–100%

1 severity tier

Source

Verified

38 C.F.R. § 4.117

Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7709 of 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7709 (Hodgkin's lymphoma) across 1 severity tier (100%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Cancer of the lymphatic system characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells. Distinguished from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by specific cell characteristics. Presumptive for Agent Orange exposure. Generally has high cure rates with modern treatment.

Rating Criteria

100%

With active disease or during a treatment phase

Key Evidence

—Recent CBC and lab reports showing platelet count, hemoglobin, and neutrophil/ANC values

—Transfusion records showing the number of platelet or red-cell transfusions per 12 months

—A dated log of painful (vaso-occlusive) crises (sickle cell anemia)

—Hematology/oncology records documenting active disease or treatment-phase dates

—Documentation of treatment intensity (continuous medication, immunosuppressive therapy, growth factors, or chemotherapy)

—Bone marrow biopsy or other diagnostic reports confirming the condition

C&P Exam Tips

1Blood-disorder ratings turn on objective measures - platelet counts, transfusion frequency, and the intensity of treatment (38 CFR 4.117). Bring your recent CBC and lab results.

2For immune thrombocytopenia (DC 7705), the rating is driven by your platelet count and whether you require chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy - document both.

3For anemias requiring transfusion (for example, aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes), count how many transfusions of platelets or red cells you need per 12 months - that frequency sets the level.

4For sickle cell anemia (DC 7714), the rating counts painful (vaso-occlusive) crises per 12 months and the level of work you can still do - keep a dated log of every crisis.

5Active disease or an active treatment phase (chemotherapy) often supports a 100% evaluation for blood cancers - make sure your treatment dates are on the record.

6Report how fatigue, infections, or bleeding affect work and daily activity, and list all medications including any continuous or immunosuppressive therapy.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.117 (Hemic and lymphatic systems). Source verified 2026-06-05 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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