VA Disability Rating for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
Rated 100% during active disease and for 6 months after treatment. Agent Orange + Camp Lejeune + PACT presumptive.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (DC 7715) is rated 100% during active disease and for 6 months post-remission. Then rerated on residuals (bone marrow dysfunction, secondary cancers from chemo/radiation). Covered under Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, and PACT Act presumptions.
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 list. File under whichever framework fits.
Check my presumptive eligibility →Rating tiers + 2026 monthly compensation
| Rating | Monthly (2026, single vet) | Criteria (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | $3,938.58 | Active malignancy or within 6 months post-treatment. |
| 0% | — | Post-treatment: rerated on residuals (bone marrow suppression, secondary malignancies, treatment sequelae). |
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 non-hodgkin's lymphoma (nhl)
- Pathology confirming NHL type + stage.
- Qualifying AO / Lejeune / PACT service: file under presumption.
- Document residuals: chemo-induced neuropathy, bone-marrow dysfunction, fatigue.
Common secondary conditions
- +Peripheral neuropathy (chemo-induced)
- +Depression
- +Secondary malignancies from treatment
File these separately. VA rates each service-connected condition independently and combines them via § 4.25.
Nexus tips
- Remission does not defeat service connection — the underlying malignancy was presumed.
- Claim residuals separately.
Frequently asked
What if my NHL is in remission?
Still service-connected under the presumption. Rating moves to residuals-based after 6 months of remission.
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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.