★ Rating percentages & 2026 pay
VA Rating for Multiple Myeloma
38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7712
Every percentage, and what it pays in 2026
| Rating | 2026 monthly | What that level generally requires |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | $3,939/mo | Active disease or active treatment phase. |
| Variable | — | Six months after last treatment phase: residuals (bone, renal, hematologic). |
Criteria paraphrased from 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7712. Rates are the published 2026 schedule (effective December 1, 2025, 2.8% COLA) and are shown for reference only — they are not an estimate of what any individual claim will pay. 10% and 20% pay a flat amount with no dependent increase.
What it adds to your existing rating
Combine it with your current rating
VA does not add ratings together — it combines them on a "whole person" basis under 38 CFR § 4.25, then rounds to the nearest 10.
Illustrative math on the published 2026 rate schedule for a veteran with no dependents. It is not a prediction, an estimate of your claim, or a statement that any rating is achievable.
Why a rating lands lower than the records suggest
- The exam captured a good day. Ratings are built from what the C&P examiner recorded. If flare-ups, fatigue, or repeated-use loss were not documented, they were not rated — 38 CFR § 4.40 and § 4.45 require them to be considered when they are in the record.
- The criteria were read as a checklist. Under 38 CFR § 4.7, when the disability picture more nearly approximates the higher level, the higher level applies. A partially-met tier is not automatically the lower tier.
- Secondary conditions were never claimed. A separately ratable secondary condition adds to the combined rating; it does not raise this diagnostic code's percentage.
- Pyramiding was applied too broadly. 38 CFR § 4.14 bars rating the same symptom twice — it does not bar rating distinct manifestations under different codes.
For the full evidence checklist, C&P exam detail, and secondary pathways, read the complete Multiple Myeloma claim guide.
Common questions
What is the highest VA rating for Multiple Myeloma?
The schedular maximum under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7712 is 100%. A higher combined rating is possible when other service-connected conditions, secondary conditions, or an extraschedular or TDIU pathway apply, but those are separate determinations.
How much does a 100% rating pay in 2026?
$3,939 per month for a veteran with no dependents, under the rate schedule effective December 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA). Ratings of 30% and above increase with dependents.
Can Multiple Myeloma be rated at 0%?
Yes. VA can grant service connection and assign a noncompensable (0%) rating when the condition is established but the findings do not meet the criteria for a compensable level. A 0% rating still preserves the effective date and can be increased later if the condition worsens.
Is multiple myeloma presumptive under both Agent Orange and the PACT Act?
Yes. It is listed at 38 CFR § 3.309(e) for herbicide exposure, and multi-myeloma of any type is on the PACT Act presumptive list for veterans with qualifying toxic-exposure service.
Why did VA reduce my 100 percent rating?
The 100 percent evaluation for a malignancy runs during active disease and for six months after therapy ends, after which VA must schedule a mandatory examination and evaluate residuals. Any reduction requires the notice and hearing procedures of 38 CFR § 3.105(e).
Think your Multiple Myeloma rating is too low?
Four fields. A VA-accredited claims agent reviews it and responds within 3–5 business days. No fee unless past-due benefits are awarded on an appeal.
Requesting a consultation does not create representation and is not a guarantee of any outcome. Representation begins only after a written fee agreement and VA Form 21-22a are signed.