The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's laryngeal carcinoma rating from 100 percent to 10 percent effective April 1, 2009 was proper. The Veteran also contends for an increased rating for residuals of laryngeal carcinoma, which is being considered concurrently.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the evaluation was proper as there was material improvement due to the absence of active laryngeal carcinoma after completion of radiation therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- laryngeal carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2013
- Citation
- 1303231
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1303231.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's laryngeal carcinoma is related to his service at Camp Lejeune, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for laryngeal carcinoma has been withdrawn and dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for laryngeal carcinoma with hoarseness/dysphasia and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).
- Granted
The Veteran's death was caused by hypoxic respiratory failure, which is related to his in-service asbestos exposure. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.