The Veteran's hoarseness as a residual of cancer of the larynx is granted with a rating of 60 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s residuals of cancer of the larynx resulted in impairment equivalent to constant inability to speak above a whisper, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6519.
- Claimed conditions
- Cancer of the Larynx
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20047464
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