[Self Catheterizing Compensable for SMC]

Greeting, 

I'm receiving 100 percent compensation for prostate cancer I'm also receiving compensation for ED.  I had really bad inconteance issues and I had surgery for an implant, highly recomended it, took me out of depression. After the surgery my urologist has me self catherize 2 to 3 times a day he stated more is better. At times my wife does have to help me when I have insertion problems.  My question, is self catherizing compensable for SMC?   Thanks JBO

[Bone Cancer]

51 minutes ago, Jbo said:

Thanks everyone for all the great information you've given me I'm truly thankful. 

I'm so mad at myself for being so naive to believe the VA would have bumped me up in comp if I was eligble.  After reading all the nightmares I'll be seeing CCK after my decision letter comes no matter what it says.  

When I say I'm naive it was naive of me to belive the VA and DAV rep's that told me 100% is 100% that's max you can recieve, you can't recieve more than 100% with the exception of SMC K.  Finding this site was a blessing, I've learned more in 30 min. and it was a real eye opener. I'm now going to try and get everything i'm intitled to!    I'm also going to donate to the site!!!

[Bone Cancer]

Thanks everyone for all the great information you've given me I'm truly thankful. 

I'm so mad at myself for being so naive to believe the VA would have bumped me up in comp if I was eligble.  After reading all the nightmares I'll be seeing CCK after my decision letter comes no matter what it says.  

[Bone Cancer]

I'll try posting my C file. 

I've been rated 100% for prostate cancer 20 yrs. and what you discirbed is what happened to me.  My question was what is the meaning of "separate and distinct" for bone cancer when filing for secondary.
 I didn't understand what differance it makes and does it automatically get a higher rating like SMC L

 

[Bone Cancer]

On 12/6/2021 at 1:05 PM, asknod said:

I had one Vet who eventually died from it (with the bone cancer, too.) He received 100% under DC 7538 until he died. However, more importantly, Jbo must understand that bone cancer is a separate and distinct disability even though it is secondary to the prostate cancer. Thus, it gets a separate 100% rating by operation of law. I filed my Vet for SMC L for A&A under §3.352, SMC L for the loss of use of the lower extremities under §4.71a DC 5012, SMC O for two SMC Ls (one of which was a&a) under §3.350(e)(1)(ii), and R1 (§3.350(h) because the prostate cancer so thoroughly disabled the Vet that he needed a higher level of A&A for it. I also asked for and received an advancement on the docket under §20.900(c) which I urge BJbo to do as well. See attached BVA decision- https://www.va.gov/vetapp18/files9/18139787.txt.  Sadly, he died four months after I won the R1 for him.

I'm a little confused what is meant by separate and distinct  disability.  Is the compensation different or does bone cancer automatically recieve 100% rating?  I haven't been scheduled for a C&P for the bone cance yet. they have all the CT and MRI scans with a letter from my doctor saying it's stage 4 and all the records going back to '16 for bone cancer.

I have had my C&P for diabeties 2 and neuropathy that seemed rather useless just a bunch of questionsit was done by a NR not a doctor.  

I'm also receiving compensation for erectile dysfunction and SMC for my wife last year I was getting $3,433.  

I also have to catheterize myself two to three times a day to keep everything flowing properly. I've never filed for that, I'm not sure that's even something the VA compensates,my wife does help me with this sometimes when I have an issue doing it.  

 

[Bone Cancer]

 I cant believe how knowledgeable people are on this site, a true blessing for those of us who know nothing about how to go about doing this.  Thank you for your help and information with my issues.  

Is this forum aloud to recomend an accredited legal representative if my VA decisions needs to be filed for a higher review. I read very good reviews for CCK   

[Bone Cancer]

I served in Vietnam from 1966, 1968 and I've been getting 100% diability for 20 yrs.  My cancer has now metastasize to the bone I'm not sure of the clincal name the doctors in my letter it's  stage 4.

Hopfully I'll be rated SMC S for that. Will I be eligible to file for SMC K for the other issues, diabetes 2, neuropathy, sleep apnea and tinnitus.

Would it move me into another SMC 

[Bone Cancer]

I'm 100% disabled for prostate cancer and filing for SMC for stage 4 bone cancer.  I can't find what percentage it would be ratebale for and I have not been scheduled for a C&P exam.  I've submitted all CT scans &  MRI scans with letters from my doctors.

In addition I've also filed for diabetes 2, neuropathy, sleep apnea and tinnitus.  I've had a C&P exam for the diabetes & neuropathy with no decision yet also no C&P scheduled for the bone cancer.

My question..what is the secondary rate for stage 4 bone cancer would it be SMC-S  or somthing else?   Will I receive SMC-K compensation for all the additional issues ? 

thank you for any help