Vietnam veteran with Prostate Cancer. Prostate removed in 2002 and rated for residuals in 2003. Fast forward to 2014 and the diagnosis from the VA Urologist says that the cancer has returned. Had a C&P exam over the phone in February 2016 and the Dr. said that the Cancer is active and being treated with watchful waiting.
I receive a proposal to reduce three weeks ago since the rater said that the cancer is gone and they would now rate me on residuals. I filed a NOD and they replied that this is only a proposal and a NOD can only be filed when a decision is made.
Is there anything I should be doing except to wait for a decision and if needed then file a NOD? DAV rep said that I should get another opinion outside the VA. 2 VA doctors have both stated that the cancer is active. I cant see why another opinion is needed.
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Vietnam veteran with Prostate Cancer. Prostate removed in 2002 and rated for residuals in 2003. Fast forward to 2014 and the diagnosis from the VA Urologist says that the cancer has returned. Had a C&P exam over the phone in February 2016 and the Dr. said that the Cancer is active and being treated with watchful waiting.
I receive a proposal to reduce three weeks ago since the rater said that the cancer is gone and they would now rate me on residuals. I filed a NOD and they replied that this is only a proposal and a NOD can only be filed when a decision is made.
Is there anything I should be doing except to wait for a decision and if needed then file a NOD? DAV rep said that I should get another opinion outside the VA. 2 VA doctors have both stated that the cancer is active. I cant see why another opinion is needed.
Thanks for your help
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I would ask you if you want to live? If you do then get a second opinion outside the VA. Other than that I agree Broke. There is paperwork and there is your life at stake. Watchful waiting your
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