Accumulation of abnormal protein (light chain) in organs leading to organ failure
Because VA assigns a single rating of 100% for AL amyloidosis, the key question is whether you have a confirmed diagnosis of the condition. Medical records that establish the diagnosis are therefore the most critical evidence. This typically includes biopsy results or other pathology reports confirming abnormal amyloid protein deposits, along with records from a hematologist, oncologist, or other treating physician identifying the condition as AL (primary) amyloidosis. Lab results, imaging studies, and organ-function tests that appear in your treatment records can support the confirmed diagnosis. Statements from you or others about how the condition affects your daily life and work do not change the rating level here, but they may still be relevant to other parts of your claim, such as establishing a service connection.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
