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Evidence checklist

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

DC 770338 CFR § 4.117Hematologic/Lymphatic

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
Flow cytometry and bone marrow biopsy confirming CLLCritical

Blood flow cytometry and/or bone marrow biopsy confirming chronic lymphocytic leukemia. These are the key diagnostic tests.

Private provider · independent opinion
Staging documentation (Rai or Binet staging)Critical

Records showing the stage of your CLL. Higher stages with enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, or low blood counts support higher ratings.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking CLL to service (toxic exposure, herbicides)Critical

A medical opinion connecting your CLL to Agent Orange exposure, benzene, ionizing radiation, or other toxic exposures during service. CLL is a presumptive condition for Agent Orange.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Treatment records (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, watch-and-wait notes)Critical

Records of all cancer treatments or documentation of active monitoring. Even watch-and-wait CLL should be documented with serial blood counts.

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Hematologic and Lymphatic ConditionsCritical

A standardized VA form capturing CLL stage, treatment status, blood counts, and functional limitations.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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