Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 30% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)

How much does a 30% VA rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) pay?

A single veteran rated 30% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

Residuals rated as voiding dysfunction, obstructed voiding: urinary retention requiring intermittent or continuous catheterization.

What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

30%: Retention needing catheterization. 40%: Pads changed 2-4 times a day, or voiding hourly / 5+ times a night.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

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 30% alone.