Diagnostic Code 7715: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.117
- Rating range
- 100%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Hemic and lymphatic systems
The VA rates Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma under diagnostic code 7715 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 7715 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | When there is active disease, during treatment phase, or with indolent and non-contiguous phase of low grade NHL What raters look foractive disease; treatment phase; indolent and non-contiguous phase of low grade NHL |
DC 7715 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 135 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 7715 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 26.7%, denied 47.4% and sent 25.9% back for more work. One appeal can contain more than one ruling.
Method: Claim Raven read each ruling in every Board decision stored for 2021 to 2026 and counted it under this code when the decision named DC 7715 for a rating question. These results cover only rulings with an identified diagnostic code and may not represent rulings where no code was stated. Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out. These are outcomes within appeals, not first decisions, and not your personal odds.
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Lymphoma. The Lymphoma condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Lymphoma appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 1,093 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Lymphoma, 2021 to 2026. The Lymphoma condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Lymphoma appeals generally rather than DC 7715 specifically. The DC 7715 section above counts this code's own rating appeals. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7715?
Diagnostic code 7715 is the VA rating schedule entry for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, 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 7715?
DC 7715 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 7715 require?
The 100% rating for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma requires: When there is active disease, during treatment phase, or with indolent and non-contiguous phase of low grade NHL.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 7715?
In 111 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 7715 from 2021 to 2026, 27.9% were granted, 47.7% denied and 24.3% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
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