Cancer · 38 CFR 4.114 · DC 7343
Pancreatic Cancer VA Disability Rating
Pancreatic cancer rates 100% during active disease + 6-month convalescent period under DC 7343. Five-year survival is low; most veterans remain at 100% throughout. PACT Act + Atomic Veteran (radiation) presumptive.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active disease. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for pancreatic cancer frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Diabetes (post-pancreatectomy)
- Malabsorption
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.114 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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