Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 40% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) pay?

A single veteran rated 40% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.

What does it take to get a 40% rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

Residuals rated as voiding dysfunction: leakage requiring absorbent materials changed 2 to 4 times per day; or urinary frequency with a daytime voiding interval less than one hour, or awakening to void five or more times per night.

What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

40%: Pads changed 2-4 times a day, or voiding hourly / 5+ times a night. 60%: Appliance, or pads changed more than 4 times a day.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

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 40% alone.