The Community Care Network (CCN) With the passage of the Mission Act in 2018, the Community Care Network was established to give Veterans a broader network of medical care outside of the VA. Through the CCN, Veterans can receive care through community providers when the VA cannot provide the care needed. For prostate cancer patients, this means expanded access to treatment and medical care that may be closer to home and easier to access. For more information on the Community Care Network and how eligibility works, please visit our CCN fact page at zerocancer.org/CCN. Do I have to get my prostate cancer treatment through the VA? Where to receive treatment and how to pay for it is an individualized decision. Some Veterans receive prostate cancer care through the VHA, while others utilize VA benefits through the CCN. Veterans may have access to private health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. For assistance navigating insurance benefits, Veterans can contact ZERO360 by calling 1-844-244-1309 toll-free. Am I Eligible to Receive VA Disability Compensation Because of My Diagnosis? If you have a service-connected condition, as determined by a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decision, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. The VA defines a service-connected condition as an illness or injury that was caused by or made worse by your military service. To qualify for VA benefits for prostate cancer, a Veteran must have a diagnosis from a VA or qualified private medical provider. The VA then assesses whether the cancer is linked to military service, with certain exposures like Agent Orange or burn pits in Iraq or Afghanistan leading to a Presumptive Condition classification, indicating the VA presumes the condition resulted from service. To learn more about VA Benefits for prostate cancer, please visit zerocancer.org/veteranbenefits .
VETERANS PROSTATE CANCER GUIDE
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