Myelodysplastic syndromes DC 7725

Myelodysplastic syndromes VA Disability Rating Details

Diagnostic Code7725
CategoryThe Hemic and Lymphatic Systems
SubcategoryThe Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
Also Known AsMyelodysplastic syndromes
CFR Section4.117
Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
100% Requiring peripheral blood or bone marrow stem cell transplant; or requiring chemotherapy
60% Requiring 4 or more blood or platelet transfusions per 12-month period; or infections requiring hospitalization 3 or more times per 12-month period
30% Requiring at least 1 but no more than 3 blood or platelet transfusions per 12-month period; infections requiring hospitalization at least 1 but no more than 2 times per 12-month period; or requiring biologic therapy on an ongoing basis or erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) for 12 weeks or less per 12-month period