★ Cancer / PACT Act
Reproductive Cancer VA Rating
PACT Act presumptive (38 CFR § 3.320); rated under 38 CFR § 4.115b / § 4.116
Overview
Includes testicular, ovarian, cervical, uterine, vulvar, and other reproductive-organ malignancies.
Loss of a reproductive organ frequently triggers Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K).
How to Establish Service Connection
- Presumptive (PACT Act).
- Direct connection where in-service exposure is documented.
Rating Criteria
Paraphrased from PACT Act presumptive (38 CFR § 3.320); rated under 38 CFR § 4.115b / § 4.116
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active malignancy and for 6 months after treatment completion. |
| Variable | After 6 months: residuals (hormonal, urinary, sexual, surgical). |
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Evidence Checklist
- Pathology.
- Surgical reports.
- Hormone labs.
- Exposure documentation.
Common Secondary Conditions
Conditions frequently service-connected as secondary to Reproductive Cancer:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Conditions
Prostate Cancer
100% during active treatment, then residuals; Agent Orange & PACT presumptive.
Erectile Dysfunction
0% schedular + Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for loss of use.
Female Reproductive Conditions (Endometriosis, etc.)
Endometriosis (DC 7629) and other gynecological disability ratings.