The Veteran's recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil and neck is rated at 100 percent since January 28, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has experienced recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil and neck since at least January 28, 2014, warranting a 100% rating under DC 6819.
- Claimed conditions
- Dental disability (gum and teeth deterioration), Absent soft palate, Right shoulder arthrosis affecting muscle groups XXI, XXII, and XXIII, Loss of tongue and speech impediment, Loss of taste, Facial/neck scars (residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil and neck), Scars of the chest, shoulders, and right anterior lateral thigh (residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil and neck)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1508163
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- Denied
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- Denied
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