Your April 1, 2026, payment will be at the 60% rate. VA compensation is paid in arrears, meaning the payment you receive on April 1 is for the month of March, during which your 100% rating was still in effect. Your first payment at the 60% rate will be on May 1, 2026, for the month of April. This reduction follows the procedures for temporary 100% ratings for convalescence and treatment under 38 CFR § 3.105(e) and § 4.30. Specifically, for neoplasms (cancers), the rating schedule under DC 7525-7911 typically assigns a 100% rating while the cancer is active or undergoing treatment, followed by a mandatory six-month period of convalescence at 100%. After that, the VA schedules a re-examination to assign a residual rating based on any lasting conditions (like scars, nerve damage, or chronic fatigue), which in your case has been established at 60%. The VA must follow due process under 38 CFR § 3.105(d) to reduce a rating, including sending a proposal letter and allowing 60 days for you to submit evidence, but this is often streamlined for temporary ratings that expire by their own terms. Your actionable next step is to ensure the VA has your current address and to carefully review the decision packet when the reduction is finalized; you have the right to appeal if you believe the 60% residual rating is inaccurate or if you have new, relevant evidence regarding disabling residuals under diagnostic codes like 7806 (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) or others cited in your decision. **Disclaimer: This is educational information regarding VA policy and procedure, not legal or medical advice. For personal guidance on your claim, consult an accredited VA attorney or claims agent.**
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