Cancer ratings

Question:

I have Merkel Cell skin cancer stage IV. I put a claim in September 2020 and got approved 100 percent permanent and total in December 2020. I thought that with cancer they never gave permanent? I submitted my skin cancer claim for sun exposure along with hypertension, ankle, scaring. I got 10 percent for HBP, 20 for ankle and 30 for scaring. My letter for my ID card says no future exams. I get immunotherapy every 6 weeks for cancer. I also work full time and am in good health with stage IV. With rated 100 percent total and per will they call me in later for C&P exam to reduce rating?

 

Jim's Reply:

That's correct, most cancers will not receive a permanent rating since most cancers are treated and with a high degree of successful treatment, the cancer is in remission or even cured. Your cancer is an aggressive one and the fact that you are receiving a treatment that will essentially last a lifetime has persuaded and examiner to call your condition permanent. Good luck.