Cancer · 38 CFR 4.117 · DC 7709
Hodgkin's Disease VA Disability Rating
Hodgkin's disease rates 100% during active disease + post-treatment convalescent period. Agent Orange presumptive for Vietnam-era veterans.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active disease. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for hodgkin's disease frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Cardiomyopathy (post-chemo)
- Pulmonary fibrosis (post-radiation)
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.117 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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