Malignant tumor of the small intestine
VA doesn't add ratings together. It combines them using the table in 38 CFR § 4.25, so two ratings usually total less than their sum.
During active treatment, medical records confirming the diagnosis and showing that surgical, radiation, chemotherapy, or other therapy is ongoing or has recently ended are the core evidence. These records establish that the 100 percent rating applies and that it should continue through the post-treatment period. For the mandatory VA examination six months after treatment ends, records showing whether the cancer has recurred or spread are critical. Imaging reports, pathology findings, oncology notes, and lab results can document the presence or absence of recurrence or metastasis. If the cancer has not recurred, the rating shifts to residuals, so evidence of any lasting effects, such as digestive dysfunction, weight loss, pain, or other documented symptoms, becomes important. Statements from you or those who know you describing how residual symptoms affect your ability to work and carry out daily activities can help show the severity of those remaining disabilities.
VA exam form (DBQ) for this condition:
If your service meets the rules below, VA presumes this condition is connected to it.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
