The Veteran's hairy cell leukemia residuals are rated at a 60 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's fatigue caused by his hairy cell leukemia resulted in near constant fatigue and restriction of routine daily activities by approximately 50% of the pre-illness level, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6354.
- Claimed conditions
- Hairy cell leukemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26012843
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- Remanded (sent back)
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