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Evidence checklist

Bladder Cancer

DC 752838 CFR § 4.115bGenitourinary

Evidence strength

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Target
Saved locally
01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 1 collected
Oncology/urology treatment recordsCritical

Records documenting staging, treatment (TURBT, BCG therapy, cystectomy, chemotherapy), and surveillance cystoscopy schedule.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Records documenting treatment residuals

Documentation of long-term effects such as urinary incontinence (post-cystectomy), conduit/pouch complications, or other residuals — each separately ratable.

VA or private records · written request
03

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 1 collected
Pathology/cystoscopy report confirming bladder cancerCritical

Biopsy or TURBT pathology report confirming urothelial carcinoma diagnosis, grade, and stage.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
04

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Documentation of carcinogen exposure during service (PACT Act / Agent Orange)Critical

Records establishing service in areas with chemical/toxic exposure that supports presumptive service connection for bladder cancer under the PACT Act.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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