Prostate Cancer — VA Disability Rating & Claim Guide
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The DBQ for Prostate Cancer
Your C&P examiner fills out DBQ 21-0960J-3 (Prostate Cancer) — the form that decides your rating. You can have your own doctor complete the same DBQ and submit it as evidence.
Have a C&P exam coming up? See exactly what the examiner will ask about Prostate Cancer — and how to describe it.
Prep →2026 Compensation Rates
Monthly compensation for Prostate Cancer, based on your overall combined VA disability rating.
| Rating | Monthly (Alone) | Monthly (w/ Spouse) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | — | $2,165.04 |
| 20% | $356.66 | — | $4,279.92 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $6,629.64 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $9,550.08 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $13,594.80 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $17,220.24 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $21,701.40 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $25,225.80 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $28,347.60 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $47,262.96 |
Common Symptoms
Document these symptoms in your claim. The more thoroughly you describe how they affect your daily life, the stronger your claim.
Functional Limitations
VA rates disabilities based on how they limit your ability to function. Describe these limitations in your personal statement.
Rating Criteria for Prostate Cancer
Rating schedule under 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7528 (malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system). Criteria are simplified summaries; your specific rating depends on severity documented in your C&P exam.
Active malignant neoplasm of the genitourinary system, such as prostate cancer. Rated 100 percent during active disease and treatment. Following the cessation of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or other therapy, the 100 percent rating continues with a MANDATORY VA examination six months after treatment ends. If there is no local recurrence or metastasis, the cancer is thereafter rated on its residuals as voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction (whichever is predominant) under 38 CFR 4.115a.
Verified against 38 CFR Part 4, the official VA rating schedule. Reviewed July 2026.
Evidence Checklist
Gather these types of evidence before filing your claim. The strongest claims include multiple evidence types.
Common Treatments
Documenting ongoing treatment strengthens your claim and supports higher ratings.
Secondary Conditions Linked to Prostate Cancer
These conditions are commonly claimed as secondary to Prostate Cancer. A secondary condition can increase your overall combined rating and monthly compensation.
Prostate Cancer as a Secondary Condition
Prostate Cancer is commonly claimed secondary to these primary conditions:
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