Should I cancel one of the claims I need advice quick..thanks

[cathyjourdan]

HI,

Okay quick question and I hope I get some quick advice before its too late.  Okay so I put in for an increase in my husband's ihd, and his lungs because he's had terrible residuals since he had radiation for lung cancer.  We applied for the caregiver program and was approved but the lady told me that his 100% for his lungs was temporary (which I knew) and that I should be trying to get him increased or made P&T so that his overall average would never go below 70%.  So I put it in.  Well the rep at the VA went in and said that he was Permanent and Total...yay.  So I thought they were done because I saw the notice saying a decision letter was being mailed.  However, today a lady calls and says she will be scheduling him for a c&p for his lungs.  Well as it stands he has 100% for his lungs.  They have not set the appointment yet...should I go in and request this cancelled?  THere is nothing to gain and I'm thinking the wrong doc could certainly give something to lose especially since she said they will be using a community doctor.  It's a moot issue right now right?   If they haven't made a decision which obviously they haven't can I cancel or is it too late?

 

[pacmanx1]

Once cancer is treated there is a possibility that there may be residual disability(IES) that a veteran can claim and be rated to increase his/her monthly benefits.  Forgot to add above the 100% rating.

When Can I Get Disability Benefits for Lung Cancer? | DisabilitySecrets

VA Disability Ratings for Cancer and its Residuals | CCK Law (cck-law.com)

 

Edited March 2, 2021 by pacmanx1