VA Disability Rating for Multiple Myeloma
Rated 100% schedular. Agent Orange + Camp Lejeune + PACT presumptive.
Multiple myeloma (DC 7709) carries a 100% schedular rating for active disease. Coverage under Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, and PACT presumptions means most qualifying vets will receive service connection without a nexus letter.
Presumptive framework applies
Triple presumptive: Agent Orange (38 CFR § 3.309(e)), Camp Lejeune (PACT Act Title VIII), PACT Act post-9/11 burn-pit.
Check my presumptive eligibility →Rating tiers + 2026 monthly compensation
| Rating | Monthly (2026, single vet) | Criteria (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | $3,938.58 | Active multiple myeloma. |
Dollar amounts reflect the 2.5% COLA effective 2025-12-01 for single veterans with no dependents. Add spouse + children for 30%+ ratings via the estimator.
What this means in dollars
- →At 100%: $3,938.58/mo · $47,263/year, tax-free
How to get rated for multiple myeloma
- Bone marrow biopsy confirming diagnosis.
- Qualifying AO / Lejeune / PACT service: file under presumption.
Common secondary conditions
- +Peripheral neuropathy (from treatment or direct)
- +Renal impairment
- +Bone pain / fractures
- +Depression
File these separately. VA rates each service-connected condition independently and combines them via § 4.25.
Nexus tips
- File under whichever presumptive framework matches service — fastest adjudication wins.
Frequently asked
Is MGUS (precursor to myeloma) rated?
Yes — MGUS has its own DC and is on the Agent Orange presumptive list (added via PACT Act). If your MGUS progresses to multiple myeloma, rating escalates accordingly.
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Get a full rating estimate across your conditions, or draft the nexus letter your doctor needs to sign.
Related conditions
This page summarizes public rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not legal or medical advice. Actual VA ratings depend on C&P exam findings, records review, and rater discretion.