![]() The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal Register, and does not replace the official print version or the official It is not an official legal edition of the Federal Call Veterans Help Group at 85 or complete our free veteran’s benefits case evaluation form.This site displays a prototype of a “Web 2.0” version of the dailyįederal Register. If you or a loved one served, and suffer from bladder cancer, we are here to help. Veterans Help Group have been supporting veterans in getting the benefits they deserve since 1995. ![]() ![]() Veterans who were boots on the ground or in certain water areas around Vietnam during the war may be entitled to service-connected disability benefits for bladder cancer. Although the VA has not added bladder cancer to its list of presumptive conditions, studies have shown a link between bladder cancer and agent orange exposure. Veterans who developed bladder cancer after living at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987 may be presumptively service-connected for their bladder cancer.īladder cancer may also be caused by exposure to Agent Orange. Is Bladder Cancer a Presumptive Condition?īladder cancer is listed as one of the presumptive conditions for veterans exposed to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune. Veterans who experience erectile dysfunction as a result of their service-connected bladder cancer may qualify for a level of special monthly compensation. May result as a secondary condition to bladder cancer. Obstructed voiding, where the body retains too much urine, is rated at 0%, 10%, or 30%.Įrectile Dysfunction.Urinary frequency is rated at 10%, 20%, or 40%, depending on how often a veteran needs to empty their bladder throughout the day or night.Urinary leakage is rated at 20%, 40%, or 60%, based upon the need for absorbent materials throughout a day.This includes residuals such as urinary leakage, urinary frequency, and obstructed voiding. As a residual of bladder cancer renal dysfunction is rated by the VA at intervals of 0%, 30%, 60%, 80%, or 100% based on severity. If the bladder cancer is in remission, the VA will rate the most predominant residual, either renal (kidney) dysfunction or voiding dysfunction. Once a veteran’s bladder cancer is treated and reevaluated by VA they may still receive disability compensation for residual symptoms. How does the VA Rate Residuals of Bladder Cancer? Once veterans stop receiving treatment due to remission, the VA will schedule a follow-up C&P exam to reevaluate the condition. If a veteran’s bladder cancer remains active, the VA will extend their temporary and total disability rating until the cancer is in remission. While receiving “x-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedures” for bladder cancer, the VA will assign a temporary 100% disability rating for up to six months following treatment. If a veteran has an active form of bladder cancer, or are in a period of post-treatment convalescence, the VA will assign a temporary and total disability rating. How does the VA Rate Active Bladder Cancer? Veterans can receive disability compensation from the VA if their bladder cancer is currently active or the residuals are severe. Over time, a tumor forms.īladder cancer affects many veterans across the United States. Bladder cancer happens when bladder cells become abnormal and grow out of control. Its main job is to store urine before it leaves the body. The bladder is a hollow, flexible pouch in the pelvis. ![]()
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