Hodgkin's lymphoma (DC 7709) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code7709
CategoryThe Hemic and Lymphatic Systems
SubcategoryThe Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
Also Known AsHodgkin's, Hodgkin's disease, Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin disease, lymphoma, cancer
CFR Section4.117
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100% With active disease or during a treatment phase

Conditions Secondary to This

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Major depressive disorder
9434
Strong

Lymphoma diagnosis and chemotherapy/radiation cause depression through treatment burden, fatigue, and survivorship concerns.

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Hypothyroidism
7903
Moderate

Radiation treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma frequently damages the thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism.

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