Prostate cancer and VA disability benefits
Prostate cancer is a common diagnosis among veterans. Each year, about 15,000 veterans receive prostate cancer diagnoses and treatment through VA facilities. Over 200,000 veterans are prostate cancer survivors.
If you’re a veteran with prostate cancer, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. If you’re considering filing a claim, it can be helpful to know the ins and outs of the VA’s disability claims process, so you can equip yourself with the information you need to make the process smoother.
In this article, we’ll cover:
- establishing a service connection
- the VA’s Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam
- the VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for prostate cancer
- VA rating criteria for prostate cancer