The Veteran's service-connected squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil and left lateral tongue, along with related disabilities, warrants an effective date of June 10, 2009 for a disability rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on new evidence received after November 21, 2003, which established the Veteran's entitlement to TDIU and other disabilities related to his service-connected squamous cell carcinoma.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil, left lateral tongue
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1145622
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What this means for you
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The Board remanded the case to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection of squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil due to toxic exposure in service.
- Granted
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- Denied
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