The Veteran's laryngeal cancer and its residuals prior to May 18, 2018 did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: There was no recurrence of larynx cancer or manifestation of hoarseness with inflammation of cords or mucous membrane in the period prior to May 18, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- laryngeal cancer, chronic laryngitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22026359
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