The Veteran's partial left hemilaryngectomy, residual of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, is currently rated at 30 percent effective from October 1, 2003.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and medical opinions did not show a constant inability to speak above a whisper or FEV-1 of 40-55% predicted with Flow-Volume Loop compatible with upper airway obstruction as required for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to February 18, 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1621939
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his military service and the cancer.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx was granted with an effective date of March 31, 2014. The Board found that no earlier effective date is warranted as the evidence did not support such a finding.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased disability rating and service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.
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