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Solitary plasmacytoma
Diagnostic code 7724 · Hemic and lymphatic systems · 38 CFR 4.117
Rating criteria: the exact regulation text
Quoted from 38 CFR 4.117. The "Rating" column is the percentage VA assigns for that level.
| Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 7724 Solitary plasmacytoma: | |
| Solitary plasmacytoma, when there is active disease or during a treatment phase | 100 |
| Note (1): A 100 percent evaluation shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical therapy, radiation therapy, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedures (including autologous stem cell transplantation). Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no recurrence, rate residuals under the appropriate diagnostic codes | |
| Note (2): Rate a solitary plasmacytoma that has developed into multiple myeloma as symptomatic multiple myeloma | |
| Note (3): Rate residuals of plasma cell dysplasia (e.g., thrombosis) and adverse effects of medical treatment (e.g., neuropathy) under the appropriate diagnostic codes | |
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Rules that apply to this body system
Where this comes from
38 CFR 4.117, VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, from the official eCFR.
Regulation text current as of October 16, 2026.
Change history for this code (38 CFR Part 4, Appendix A): Added December 9, 2018.
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