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Baby Ray: Thanks for the heads-up on the VAMC in New Orleans. We were just wondering if optical services were available since Katrina. Will be asking pcp for appt. Thank you for sharing! You saved us a few steps. :D 100% disabled, permanent & total.

Bill, read the previous post on this valuable site. You will find that the 100% rating for prostate cancer is temporary. Eventually, the VA will contact you for a follow-up exam to determine what your residuals are. Depending on the residuals, the percentage will be reassigned and can be as little as 0, yes zero percent, service conected. That yeilds a whopping $89.00 per month and you're considered cured. Now, if the cancer returns (PSA rises consistantly over an extended period of time) and you are under ongoing treatment for an active malignancy, i.e. hormone theraphy, they will reinstate the 100% for as long as you are being treated. This is not what you want to hear, but it is the truth and you would be far better to plan for your retirement knowing the facts. This and more information including great links are here on this site. Keep reading! Your questions have been asked and answered before. Best wishes, vetII.