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As a female doctor told me years ago as she was extolling the virtues of the fairer sex as Dr.s, "and we have smaller fingers too". B)

Yes, these are the replies I'm looking for. Were there ratings the result of the C&P exam or did you have to get your urologist involved? Was it a pretty straightforward process or was it a hassle getting the ratings? Thanks & good luck!

For any of you guys who have had prostate cancer surgery, what have your experiences been as far as the post treatment residual rating %. I know what "38 CFR Book C Schedule for Rating Disabilities" says, I'm curious what has happened in real life. Did you get 20, 40, or 60 %, did your rating go straight by the book? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks for all the replies suggestions. I was planning on just laying low and putting it in savings for now. I did call the 800 number to find out if I had any appointments scheduled. I didn't say anything to make them wonder why I wanted to know. My feeling is that as long as they have me rated 100%, even if that is in error, because they haven't scheduled me for a C&P to change my rating, they shouldn't be able to take back the $$.

Hello all, new here. I was approved for 100% for prostate cancer last July, successful surgery in September. My understanding is that I would be paid at 100% for 6 months after surgery and then I would have another C&P for determining residual payments. On the back of the rating decision I got from the American Legion there is one line that says "Future exam April 2008". I am still being paid at the 100% rate. I'm certainly not complaining, I just want to make sure that the VA won't ask for the $$$ back sometime down the road. Called the 800 # to see if I had any appointments scheduled and they said no. Should I be concerned or is this typical? Thanks for all the great info on this site!