The Board denied a higher rating for residuals of larynx cancer, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating prior to January 28, 2015, and as of January 28, 2015. The current assigned rating of 30% is deemed adequate.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show thickening or nodules of cords, polyps, submucous infiltration, or a return of squamous cell carcinoma from November 1, 2010 to January 28, 2015. As of January 28, 2015, the Veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Larynx cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1700282
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