VA question

Jodisgoing180
Jodisgoing180 Member Posts: 97
in Military Cancer Survivors #1

I am rated 40% with VA disability compensation. 10% for cystic ovaries/ovarian dysfunction. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer six weeks ago. I was told it is an automatic 100% upgrade for treatment plus six months. I submitted the paperwork two weeks ago, and was wondering when I will likely hear from the VA.

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  • GeneRose1
    GeneRose1 Member Posts: 64
    edited May 2017 #2
    VA Question

    Jodi, You're probably going to have to go to a local VA clinic for an exam. The VA will mail you instructions for this. Yes, it's probably going to be upgraded to 100 percent but it might not be permanent. In my experience it took around six months for approval but they backdated it to my paperwork submission date and got a fairly large lump-sum payment. I've found that the process is expedited significantly if the initial claim and supporting documents are submitted via the VA's E-Benefits site. Good luck to you and best wishes for 100% P & T.

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