Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7703: Leukemia Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.117
- Rating range
- 100%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Hemic and lymphatic systems
The VA rates Leukemia under diagnostic code 7703 in 38 CFR § 4.117. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7703 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | During active disease or treatment What raters look foractive leukemia; treatment |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Leukemia. The Leukemia condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Leukemia appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 488 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Leukemia as the primary issue. The Leukemia condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Leukemia appeals generally rather than DC 7703 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7703?
Diagnostic code 7703 is the VA rating schedule entry for Leukemia, found in 38 CFR § 4.117. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7703?
DC 7703 provides ratings of 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7703 require?
The 100% rating for Leukemia requires: During active disease or treatment.