VA Disability Rating for Prostate Cancer
Rated 100% during active malignancy, then rerated by residuals after treatment. Agent Orange + PACT presumptive.
Prostate cancer (DC 7528) is rated 100% during active treatment. After treatment completion, VA rerates based on residuals: urinary dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, radiation-related injuries. Covered under both Agent Orange (Vietnam-era) and PACT Act (post-9/11 burn-pit) presumptions.
Presumptive framework applies
Agent Orange presumptive (38 USC § 1116 / 38 CFR § 3.309(e)) AND PACT Act presumptive for post-9/11 burn-pit / airborne-hazard exposure. Prostate cancer is on both lists.
Check my presumptive eligibility →Rating tiers + 2026 monthly compensation
| Rating | Monthly (2026, single vet) | Criteria (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | $3,938.58 | Active malignancy, or within 6 months of completing surgery/radiation/chemo. |
| 0% | — | After 6 months post-treatment: rerated based on residuals (urinary frequency, incontinence, erectile dysfunction). Could be anywhere from 0–100% depending on residuals. |
Dollar amounts reflect the 2.5% COLA effective 2025-12-01 for single veterans with no dependents. Add spouse + children for 30%+ ratings via the estimator.
What this means in dollars
- →At 100%: $3,938.58/mo · $47,263/year, tax-free
How to get rated for prostate cancer
- Pathology report confirming diagnosis + treatment records.
- Qualifying AO / PACT service: file under presumption.
- After treatment, claim residuals separately — ED, urinary incontinence are often additionally ratable.
Common secondary conditions
- +Erectile dysfunction
- +Urinary incontinence
- +Depression
File these separately. VA rates each service-connected condition independently and combines them via § 4.25.
Nexus tips
- Vietnam-era or post-9/11 qualifying service: file under the presumption.
- Don't forget residuals: ED secondary to prostate cancer treatment is always separately ratable.
Frequently asked
After treatment, will my rating drop to 0%?
Only if there are no residuals. Most vets retain a meaningful rating from ED, urinary dysfunction, or other treatment sequelae.
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Related conditions
This page summarizes public rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not legal or medical advice. Actual VA ratings depend on C&P exam findings, records review, and rater discretion.