- 100% rating while active and for 6-12 months after treatment stops (depending on type)
- Rated on residuals after the cancer becomes inactive (scars, ROM limitations, etc.)
- Presumptive conditions exist for bone cancer (ionizing radiation) and soft tissue sarcoma (Agent Orange)
- Benign tumors are not directly compensable but may qualify if they limit ROM
When cell replication runs amuck.
NOTE: The following are cancers & tumors of the musculoskeletal system. For cancers & tumors involving other systems go to their applicable Schedules.
Cancers
If the Veteran's cancer becomes inactive it will be rated upon the residuals of the treatment(s) used.
5012 Malignant Bone Cancers
Know that bone cancers pertain only to cancers that originate from the bones and only affect the bones themselves.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This does NOT include bone marrow cancer, since that is considered a Cancer of the blood.
PRESUMPTIVE CONDITION:
If exposed to Ionizing radiation.
| Rating |
Description |
|---|---|
| ?% | Rated based on any residuals of the cancer or treatment itself. |
| 100% | While active and for a year after condition goes inactive/treatment stops. |
5329 Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Located in muscle, fat, ligament, or fibrous tissues.
PRESUMPTIVE CONDITION:
If exposed to Agent Orange.
| Rating |
Description |
|---|---|
| ?% | Rated based on any residuals of the cancer or treatment itself. |
| 100% | While active and for 6 months after condition goes inactive/treatment stops. |
5327 Any Other Cancers of the Muscle
Cancers that affect the muscle that are not sarcomas.
| Rating |
Description |
|---|---|
| ?% | Rated based on any residuals of the cancer or treatment itself. |
| 100% | While active and for 6 months after condition goes inactive/treatment stops. |
5328 Muscle Tumors (Benign Neoplasm)
Tumors are by themselves non-compensational.
However, if the tumor is in a location that results in the limitation of range of motion (ROM). The Veteran will be rated upon that Limitation of ROM.
Further, if the tumor is removed and left Scaring or other Secondary conditions. Those will be rated accordingly.
Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQs)
There is no public facing DBQ for musculoskeletal cancers and tumors.
Having Trouble Finding Your Condition?
Click HERE to view the Master Condition List.