PSA climbing after treatment for Prostate Cancer

Question:

Prostate cancer and surgery 17 years ago, radiation five years ago. Now my PSA has been climbing again during the prior four years and is up to 1.3.  I am rated at 20%. When will I be rated higher, or will I?

Jim's Reply:

If your doctor tell you that the increased PSA means that the cancer has returned, you're eligible to return to the 100% rating. You should verify that with the doctor and then notify VA by filing a claim for an increase to your 20% prostate cancer rating. If you don't file the claim, VA won't notice you're eligible for the higher rating.