Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)

How much does a 60% VA rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer) receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

Residuals rated as voiding dysfunction, continual urine leakage: continual urine leakage, post-surgical urinary diversion, urinary incontinence, or stress incontinence requiring the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than 4 times per day.

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Malignant Neoplasms of the Genitourinary System (Including Prostate Cancer)?

60%: Appliance, or pads changed more than 4 times a day. 100%: Active GU cancer, through treatment and for six months after it ends.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

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 60% alone.