Yes, you may still receive compensation for your kidney cancer even years after retiring from military service. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) also recognizes kidney cancer as a presumptive disease, which means they automatically assume it is service-connected.
Dubbed a 'silent killer,' signs and symptoms of kidney cancer take a long time before showing up, generally between 10 and 15 years.
As a result, many military personnel are not diagnosed until years after retiring.
Financial support and medical benefits from the VA can greatly benefit veterans struggling with severe health conditions, including kidney cancer. Additionally, there is no deadline for filing VA claims. Those qualified to receive financial compensation should also have the following:
Under Diagnostic Code No. 7528, veterans with kidney cancer initially get a disability rating of 100%. After six months, they must undergo another round of medical examinations to determine if an update to the rating is necessary.
Since filing for VA claims entails numerous legal implications, the process can get confusing and overwhelming. That's where Atraxia Law comes into the picture.
If you or a loved one needs help filing their VA claims, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our team. If you qualify, we will promptly connect you with a specialized attorney who can provide you with the legal support you need.