Leukemia (except for chronic myelogenous leukemia) DC 7703
Leukemia (except for chronic myelogenous leukemia) VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 7703 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Hemic and Lymphatic Systems |
| Subcategory | The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems |
| Also Known As | Leukemia |
| CFR Section | 4.117 |
Next Steps for This Condition
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | When there is active disease or during a treatment phase |
| 0% | Otherwise rate residuals under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia or monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL), asymptomatic, Rai Stage 0 |
Conditions Secondary to This
2 linksGeneralized anxiety disorder
9400
Leukemia causes anxiety through fear of recurrence, treatment side effects, and mortality concerns.
Major depressive disorder
9434
Cancer diagnosis and treatment cause severe depression through treatment burden, prognosis fears, fatigue, and life disruption.
This May Be Secondary To
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