The Veteran's right vocal cord paralysis with voice hoarseness is granted a disability rating of 30 percent, based on the development of a fibrous subepithelial mass (nodule) that has not resulted in a constant inability to speak above a whisper.
The deciding factor: The most recent medical assessment described hoarseness and shortness of breath but did not indicate a constant inability to speak above a whisper or communicate by speech, which is required for a higher rating under DC 6519.
- Claimed conditions
- Right vocal cord paralysis, Voice hoarseness
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20062820
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