I was diagnosed with Agent Orange presumptive prostate cancer in 2020. My doctor recommended "active surveillance" as the course of treatment. I am examined every 6 months and have regular follow-up tests (biopsies, MRI's, etc.). So far, my cancer has not progressed. If and when it does, radiation or surgery will likely follow.
The VA has had me at a 100% disability rating since my initial diagnosis, which is typical for prostate cancer being managed with active surveillance. My question is, at the 5 year mark at 100%, will the VA make the 100% disability permanent? I have read conflicting information on this. Some articles say, at the 5 year mark at 100%, the rating becomes permanent. Other articles say that the rating can still be reduced after 5 years at 100%.
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Max Rommel
I was diagnosed with Agent Orange presumptive prostate cancer in 2020. My doctor recommended "active surveillance" as the course of treatment. I am examined every 6 months and have regular follow-up tests (biopsies, MRI's, etc.). So far, my cancer has not progressed. If and when it does, radiation or surgery will likely follow.
The VA has had me at a 100% disability rating since my initial diagnosis, which is typical for prostate cancer being managed with active surveillance. My question is, at the 5 year mark at 100%, will the VA make the 100% disability permanent? I have read conflicting information on this. Some articles say, at the 5 year mark at 100%, the rating becomes permanent. Other articles say that the rating can still be reduced after 5 years at 100%.
Any thoughts? Thanks everyone!
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brokensoldier244th
It's not a guarantee, as in "at 5 yr +1 veteran rating, if static, will be made permanent" but if it's been static for 5 yrs generally it won't be up for RFE anymore unless you claim something related
pacmanx1
A lot of veterans get this confused, ratings are based on symptoms and or residuals. If you have a procedure or treatment that changes your symptoms, then the VA could re-evaluate your rating. The onl
broncovet
Prostate cancer, is one of those the VA likes to cut off, if your treatment is effective. I would suggest reviewing your file, to see if there are other disabilities which may apply. It sounds
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