Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)

How much does a 20% VA rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

Residuals rated as voiding dysfunction: leakage requiring absorbent materials changed less than 2 times per day; or urinary frequency with a daytime voiding interval between one and two hours, or awakening to void three to four times per night.

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

20%: Pads changed under twice a day, or voiding every 1-2 hours / 3-4 times a night. 30%: Retention needing catheterization.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes. If a condition like Erectile dysfunction is service-connected as secondary to Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.