VA BENEFITS REFERENCE
Adult Leukemia And Related Presumptive Pathways
Official presumptive service rules for Adult leukemia and 1 conditions sharing these pathways, including listed locations, dates, criteria and sources.
These 2 named conditions share the service pathways reproduced below. Their diagnosis must still match the condition named in the governing source. Each row retains its own dates and limitations. Listing a condition does not decide an individual award.
Conditions In This Reference
- Adult leukemia
- Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes
The table uses Adult leukemia as the row label; the same listed pathways apply to each condition above. Source-specific diagnoses remain distinct.
| Condition | Exposure | Listed Service Locations | Service Dates | Criteria And Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult leukemia | 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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Last verified 2026-10-25. Source publication or legal effective dates are shown separately where available.
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