CRSC Filing Question Dealing w/Cancer

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If one was to file for CRSC under the PACT Act for prostate cancer and become approved, my assumption would be that one would be approved for 100% CRSC, right? So how does CRSC work once one is approved for it, does that decision stick indefinitely or/who would reevaluate the CRSC decision in the future. What I’m getting at is, if one is 100% CRSC approved for “active” prostate cancer. What happens on the CRSC side when the cancer goes into remission? I understand what they do on the VA side, reduce the 100% and then can be rated under residuals. Curious on how the CRSC % works as one has active cancer and when it goes into remission, who keeps track of it, or do they even keep track of it. Thanks!
 
Interesting question.
cc: @RetiredColonel-MikeT @Provis

As a person who had active prostate cancer, then surgery, and eventual biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer I can offer the following:
—I have never heard of prostate cancer being in remission. It seems either one has it or they don’t.
—the 100% for PC continues until the final treatment.
—six months after the final treatment, the veteran is rated for residuals which will be a lower rating. That impacts CRSC.
—A biochemical recurrence of PC will result in a new 100% rating. That is my current status. I have Active Surveillance

I reported all these changes to the VA and when my VA ratings changed, I would submit a request TO the Army for reconsideration regarding CRSC. Up or down .

Ron
 
JqUSAvet said:
If one was to file for CRSC under the PACT Act for prostate cancer and become approved, my assumption would be that one would be approved for 100% CRSC, right? So how does CRSC work once one is approved for it, does that decision stick indefinitely or/who would reevaluate the CRSC decision in the future. What I’m getting at is, if one is 100% CRSC approved for “active” prostate cancer. What happens on the CRSC side when the cancer goes into remission? I understand what they do on the VA side, reduce the 100% and then can be rated under residuals. Curious on how the CRSC % works as one has active cancer and when it goes into remission, who keeps track of it, or do they even keep track of it. Thanks!
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Valid question and chances are, it isn't tracked. The only way there would be an adjustment is if you submit for other claims at which time they could pull a current VA Code Sheet and see the changes in your rating(s). Set it and forget it has been my experience over the years.
 
JqUSAvet said:
If one was to file for CRSC under the PACT Act for prostate cancer and become approved, my assumption would be that one would be approved for 100% CRSC, right? So how does CRSC work once one is approved for it, does that decision stick indefinitely or/who would reevaluate the CRSC decision in the future. What I’m getting at is, if one is 100% CRSC approved for “active” prostate cancer. What happens on the CRSC side when the cancer goes into remission? I understand what they do on the VA side, reduce the 100% and then can be rated under residuals. Curious on how the CRSC % works as one has active cancer and when it goes into remission, who keeps track of it, or do they even keep track of it. Thanks!
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Great question. I’m in the same boat.
 
RetiredColonel-MikeT said:
Valid question and chances are, it isn't tracked. The only way there would be an adjustment is if you submit for other claims at which time they could pull a current VA Code Sheet and see the changes in your rating(s). Set it and forget it has been my experience over the years.
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My experience:

Once I no longer had a diagnosis of active prostate cancer, I reported it to both the VA and the Army CRSC board .

The VA: I submitted a request for evaluation of the residuals and once they were approved, I reapplied for CRSC (to Army) via
Request for Reconsideration .

The Army (for CRSC):
once the residuals were approved, I reapplied for CRSC (to Army) via
Request for Reconsideration .

I did not use the VA for any of my treatments.

Ron
 
I had a question related to this: I had cancer removed this year and it was recently determined to be in remission. I was not treated at the VA, but did forward them all of the paperwork and labs. I was examined by the VA and notified that my 100% rating associated with the cancer will cease and I'll go back to my original rate beginning in 10/24.

Since the cancer is in remission (for now), I know that goes to 0% until there is a recurrence. I was awarded 10% for a painful scar by the VA I submitted my paperwork to the Army in May 24 to have cancer factored into my CRSC, but I was not judged to be in remission until August or September 24. I still haven't received a decision from the initial cancer filing. I am under active surveillance, as well.

I'm trying to figure out if the Army will just rate me for the 10% for the scar, or for the cancer that was present at the time I filed (paperwork received by the Army 25 May 24). I'm 100% P&T from the VA, 90% CRSC from the Army. I expect that it would be 10%, resulting in no increase from 90%. Any feedback would be appreciated.

I hope that you all are successful in keeping cancer at bay.
 
Army Chief said:
I had a question related to this: I had cancer removed this year and it was recently determined to be in remission. I was not treated at the VA, but did forward them all of the paperwork and labs. I was examined by the VA and notified that my 100% rating associated with the cancer will cease and I'll go back to my original rate beginning in 10/24.

Since the cancer is in remission (for now), I know that goes to 0% until there is a recurrence. I was awarded 10% for a painful scar by the VA I submitted my paperwork to the Army in May 24 to have cancer factored into my CRSC, but I was not judged to be in remission until August or September 24. I still haven't received a decision from the initial cancer filing. I am under active surveillance, as well.

I'm trying to figure out if the Army will just rate me for the 10% for the scar, or for the cancer that was present at the time I filed (paperwork received by the Army 25 May 24). I'm 100% P&T from the VA, 90% CRSC from the Army. I expect that it would be 10%, resulting in no increase from 90%. Any feedback would be appreciated.

I hope that you all are successful in keeping cancer at bay.
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I can tell you that when HRC gets to your case, they WILL pull a current code sheet to see what your current ratings are, so seeing they're running 5-6 months, it'll be a close shave either way.
 
RetiredColonel-MikeT said:
I can tell you that when HRC gets to your case, they WILL pull a current code sheet to see what your current ratings are, so seeing they're running 5-6 months, it'll be a close shave either way.
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Thank You! That percentage is not enough to change the CRSC percentage, right? Since I'm at 90%, that would be 10% of the remaining 10%? So the 91% would be rounded down to 90%?
 
Army Chief said:
Thank You! That percentage is not enough to change the CRSC percentage, right? Since I'm at 90%, that would be 10% of the remaining 10%? So the 91% would be rounded down to 90%?
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Correct (using only the two percentages mentioned).

90% + 10%

Cumulative Disability: 91%
Total Combined Disability Rating: 90%

Ron
 
One last question: I was notified today that the Army awarded me 100%, how would I figure out what 100%? I'm currently at 90% which equals $1960.
 
Hello.

In December I mentioned:
Your current CRSC will be the lesser of
— item 5, longevity amount
OR
—the approved CRSC percentage rate using the VA comp tables for amounts for vet and applicable dependents
current tables are at: 2024 Veterans disability compensation rates | Veterans Affairs <—-LINK
*At the time* “A review of the VA comp tables shows the longevity amount will be your CRSC.”

The same formula applies to your new CRSC rating @100%.

Ron
 
Army Chief said:
One last question: I was notified today that the Army awarded me 100%, how would I figure out what 100%? I'm currently at 90% which equals $1960.
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You're already maxed out at $1960, so there will be no further increases in the amount you get for CRSC other than annual COLA bumps.
 
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