Prostate Cancer?

Question:

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015 with a PSA of 12.7 confirmed by a prostate biopsy. This is fully medically documented at the VA hospital. Can I file for 100% VA pension and can I file for back pay from the time of first diagnosis?

 

Jim's Reply:

Prostate cancer in the Vietnam veteran is presumptive so if that's you, when you file you'll receive a benefit. You won't be filing for pension, you'll file for disability. No...retro pay is determined by the date of your filing for the benefit, not the date of diagnosis. If you've had treatment your service connected benefit will be less than 100%. Good luck.