The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and special monthly compensation based on complete organic aphonia is denied. The Board found that the criteria for both were not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have complete organic aphonia prior to March 15, 2017, and his single special monthly compensation rating in effect since then contemplates his service-connected aphonia. For increased ratings of residuals of carcinoma of the larynx with PEG tube, there was no indication of recurrence or metastasis during the relevant period.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of carcinoma of the larynx, Right vocal cord paralysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2019
- Citation
- A19001145
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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