Veterans Video Chat, November 18, 2025

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Editor’s Pick: Maintaining a 100% temporary rating during active treatment and active surveillance (bj)

Topics Discussed
Qualifying for the PACT Act versus proving service connection for other toxic exposures (e.g., Fort Knox); using biopsy reports and surgery records as proof of claim; filing an Intent to File to establish back pay dates; Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for loss of use of a creative organ; how new claims affect existing 100% Permanent and Total status (SMC-S); maintaining a 100% temporary rating during active treatment and active surveillance; defining durable remission and managing recurrences; C&P exam criteria for urinary residuals and pad usage; obtaining Nexus letters for non-presumptive claims; understanding TERA (Toxic Exposure Risk Activity) for healthcare eligibility; utilizing VA healthcare as secondary insurance and billing procedures; ChampVA and education benefits for dependents; submitting supplemental claims and crafting personal statements.

Chat

James Schneider sent a chat · 8:18 PM
I am also diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It appears PACT also covers type 2. Does that affect me.

Ancan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:21 PM
VA Intent to File https://www.va.gov/supporting-forms-for-claims/intent-to-file-form-21-0966/introduction

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 8:31 PM
Will 3-month testing be viewed the same way after biochemical recurrence treatment (radiation)?

Larry Schuller – Alaska sent a chat · 8:47 PM
Heavy pads or light pads?

Larry Schuller – Alaska sent a chat · 8:53 PM
I get pads (light and heavy) from the VA. But the heavy ones are inferior to stor-bought ones.

Larry Schuller – Alaska sent a chat · 8:55 PM
Does refusal of one aspect of treatment affect my claim or rating? Radiation has been recommended to me as the only potential for “cure” but I have, so far, declined. With that, the expectation is that I probably would be on ADT for the rest of my life.

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 9:01 PM
I am unsure if I will be able to have any additional $ for my treatments for any long period of time, but most importantly, if I receive no additional $, can my cancer still be considered service related or rated from my service?

Richard B, Silver Spring, MD sent a chat · 9:03 PM
The light pads I use are Depends Shields. They are much more comfortable plus extremely easy to change and replace.

Hank Zajic Springfield VA sent a chat · 9:09 PM
I have to sign off but for the new guys in particular, “Welcome!” My testimonial is that Jim Marshall is THE BEST! I am the sort of person who gets pretty intimidated by unfamiliar paperwork. Jim is an absolute combination “Bulldog”, “Seeing Eye Dog”, and “My Best Friend!”. He has been a huge help to me crafting my claim, making sure I do not make dumb rookie mistakes.

Richard B, Silver Spring, MD sent a chat · 9:56 PM
I have to step away for the evening. Thanks to all for the comments and especially Jim. I salute you Captain Jim

Ancan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:59 PM
VA Health Care Costs https://www.va.gov/resources/your-health-care-costs/

Ancan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:59 PM
VA Priority Groups https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/priority-groups/

AnCan – rick sent a chat · 10:01 PM
I’m going to step away Gents…. lomg day! Happy TG to all

Ancan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:01 PM
Goodnight Rick!

Ancan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:01 PM
Happy TG!

AnCan – rick sent a chat · 10:02 PM
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Mark WV sent a chat · 10:08 PM
good nite from WV

Ancan – Boykin sent a chat · 10:09 PM
Goodnight Mark!

Bob Schwartz U.S.N. Venice, FL. sent a chat · 10:10 PM
Have to go, take care all.

Eric Baker – Lafayette sent a chat · 10:11 PM
Thank you all for your assistance this evening! Have a great thanksgiving!!!

Veterans Video Chat, November 18, 2025