The veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis is currently rated at 30 percent, and his T3 compression fracture with x-ray evidence of compression deformity is rated at 20 percent. The Board has determined that neither condition warrants a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, as it is currently productive of no more than moderate disability and permits swallowing beyond liquids. The T3 compression fracture with x-ray evidence of compression deformity also does not warrant a higher rating due to its current mild limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis, T3 compression fracture with x-ray evidence of compression deformity
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0007005
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