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I've had a total radical prostatectomy for agent orange related cancer less than 2 years ago. Have been receiving 100% disability monthly and was notified 2 days ago by mail that my disability rating will be reduced to 0% next month. I still have ED. Please advise. Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX
Optional Information: State/Country relating to question: North Carolina Already Tried: nothing yet. Have a pre-surgical appt. tomorrow for knee surgery and need to know if I'll have to co-pay the surgery and related 3-6 day hospitalization.
Thanks for the chance to help. I am an attorney with over 12 years military law experience.What you describe is common. THe VA commonly rates the vet at 60% or more after the operation and then, after 6 months, will decrease the rating. If you have not fully recovered? You have to go back to the VA and show them why. If you are still having impacts from the surgery or from the condition the VA can keep the rating up.You need to go back to the VA. You want to do this on VA Form 21-1428The best way to do this would be to work with your county Veterans Services Officer (VSO). They can help you properly support the request. You want to look at the CFR (code of federal regulations) that shows exactly how your current condition is still a disability. Get with the VSO, have them help you file a request to defer or forgive this debt.
Experience: Retired Marine Corps Lawyer, Veterans Services Officer (VSO)