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Ms. Idaho
My husband was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, and is an AO Vietnam Vet.
The diagnosis occurred during a surgical biopsy and a lobe of his lung was removed at that time. Fortunately, it was caught early enough that he did not need any other treatment.
While he was hospitalized after the surgery we became aware that lung cancer is on the presumptive list for Agent Orange. He filed with the VA as soon as he was able, about a month later.
My question is this: Does the rating system for lung cancer work the same as for prostate cancer - will the fact that he filed after the surgical treatment of his lung cancer mean that he was then considered in remission (since no other treatment was needed) and would only be rated on residuals?
The only way he could have filed prior to treatment was to have stopped the surgery, filed the claim, and then have the lobe removed, which would of course have been nonsensical.
But is this nonsensical course of action the only way for him to have obtained benefits?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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