VA BENEFITS REFERENCE
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Presumptive Reference
Official presumptive service rules for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including listed locations, dates, criteria and sources.
VA lists the following pathways for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Each row retains its own dates and limitations. Listing a condition does not decide an individual award.
| Condition | Exposure | Listed Service Locations | Service Dates | Criteria And Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | Republic of Vietnam and inland waterways | January 9, 1962 through May 7, 1975 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. Qualifying service in Vietnam, including its inland waterways; no minimum period is specified. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | Specified offshore waters of Vietnam | January 9, 1962 through May 7, 1975 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. Vessel service within the statutory area extending no more than 12 nautical miles seaward of the Vietnam-Cambodia demarcation line and the coordinates in 38 U.S.C. 1116A(d). It is not a generic 12-mile distance from any coastline. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 · Source 5 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | U.S. or Royal Thai military bases in Thailand | January 9, 1962 through June 30, 1976 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. Service at any U.S. or Royal Thai base, without a perimeter-duty or military-specialty restriction under the statute. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | Laos | December 1, 1965 through September 30, 1969 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. Covered active service in Laos. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia | April 16, 1969 through April 30, 1969 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. The statutory location is limited to Mimot or Krek in Kampong Cham Province. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | Guam, American Samoa and their territorial waters | January 9, 1962 through July 31, 1980 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. Covered active service in either territory or its territorial waters. The statute and current VA disability page specify July 31. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | Johnston Atoll and ships calling there | January 1, 1972 through September 30, 1977 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. Service on Johnston Atoll or aboard a ship that called at the atoll. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | In or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone | September 1, 1967 through August 31, 1971 | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. The current statutory window in 38 U.S.C. 1116B is used. The older April 1968 starting date still printed in 38 CFR 3.307 is not used to narrow it. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 · Source 5 |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Agent Orange | Affected C-123 aircraft and associated Air Force units | Unit-specific dates in VA tables span 1962 through 1986; verify the particular assignment period | Under 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6), the disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. The herbicide-exposure and rebuttal requirements also apply. Requires regular, repeated operation, maintenance or onboard service involving affected aircraft, with the Air Force or Reserve squadron and flight, ground-maintenance or medical duties described in 38 CFR 3.307(a)(6)(v). A listed year or base alone is insufficient. 38 U.S.C. 1116, 1116A, 1116B; 38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309. Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4 · Source 5 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Atmospheric nuclear-test sites and direct support activities | Trinity: July 16, 1945 through August 6, 1945; Crossroads: July 1, 1946 through August 31, 1946; Sandstone: April 15, 1948 through May 20, 1948; Ranger: January 27, 1951 through February 6, 1951; Greenhouse: April 8, 1951 through June 20, 1951; Buster-Jangle: October 22, 1951 through December 20, 1951; Tumbler-Snapper: April 1, 1952 through June 20, 1952; Ivy: November 1, 1952 through December 31, 1952; Upshot-Knothole: March 17, 1953 through June 20, 1953; Castle: March 1, 1954 through May 31, 1954; Teapot: February 18, 1955 through June 10, 1955; Wigwam: May 14, 1955 through May 15, 1955; Redwing: May 5, 1956 through August 6, 1956; Plumbbob: May 28, 1957 through October 22, 1957; Hardtack I: April 28, 1958 through October 31, 1958; Argus: August 27, 1958 through September 10, 1958; Hardtack Ii: September 19, 1958 through October 31, 1958; Dominic I: April 25, 1962 through December 31, 1962; Dominic Ii/Plowshare: July 6, 1962 through August 15, 1962 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Onsite participation during a listed operational period, or qualifying project-completion or decontamination duties at the test or staging area within six months afterward. Atmospheric testing includes underwater detonations. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Eniwetok garrison and maintenance forces | June 21, 1951 through July 1, 1952; August 7, 1956 through August 7, 1957; November 1, 1958 through April 30, 1959 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Service as a member of garrison or maintenance forces during one of the specific periods. This is separate from the 1977-1980 cleanup provision. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Occupation of Hiroshima or Nagasaki, Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Official military duties within ten miles of either city limit, required to perform or support occupation functions. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Qualifying former prisoners of war in Japan | August 6, 1945 through July 1, 1946 for the specified exposure opportunity | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Comparable exposure opportunity includes internment or demonstrated work within 75 miles of Hiroshima or 150 miles of Nagasaki, qualifying occupation duties immediately after internment, or repatriation through Nagasaki. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Paducah, Portsmouth and Oak Ridge K25 gaseous diffusion plants | At least 250 days before February 1, 1992 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Official military duties on plant grounds; each counted day requires dosimetry monitoring or duties with comparable exposure to monitored jobs. Any portion of a calendar day counts. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Amchitka Island, Alaska | Before January 1, 1974 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Duty-related exposure to ionizing radiation connected to the Long Shot, Milrow or Cannikin underground nuclear tests. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Service equivalent to a Department of Energy Special Exposure Cohort | Dates and day-count requirements depend on the qualifying statutory cohort or designation | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Military service in a capacity that, if performed as a DOE employee, would qualify under 42 U.S.C. 7384l(14). The specific cohort criteria must be checked; general DOE-site service is insufficient. |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Enewetak Atoll cleanup | January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1980 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Participation in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll. |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Palomares, Spain nuclear-weapons response | January 17, 1966 through March 31, 1967 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Onsite participation in the response to the B-52 and refueling-plane collision and release of nuclear weapons. |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Thule Air Force Base, Greenland nuclear-weapons response | January 21, 1968 through September 25, 1968 | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Onsite participation in the response to the B-52 fire and crash that released nuclear weapons. |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Camp Lejeune | Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina | August 1, 1953 through December 31, 1987 | The listed disease must become manifest to at least 10% at any time after service. These are the eight compensation presumptions, separate from health-care coverage and civil litigation. Rebuttal rules apply. At least 30 total days of military service, consecutive or nonconsecutive, within the borders of either base. Applies to veterans and qualifying former Reserve and National Guard members; service and discharge requirements remain. 38 CFR 3.307(a)(7) and 3.309(f). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 |
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Official Sources
Last verified 2026-10-25. Source publication or legal effective dates are shown separately where available.
- www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange/
- uscode.house.gov/us/usc/119-124/t38/s1116/
- www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-3.307
- www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-3.309
- uscode.house.gov/us/usc/119-124/t38/s1116A/
- uscode.house.gov/us/usc/119-124/t38/s1116B/
- www.va.gov/resources/c-123-aircraft-agent-orange-exposure-and-disability-compensation/
- www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7384l
- www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/ionizing-radiation/
- www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/camp-lejeune-water-contamination/
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