The Veteran's initial disability rating for laryngitis from August 22, 2012 to November 1, 2017 was denied. The Veteran received a higher initial rating of 10 percent for the service-connected laryngitis from November 1, 2017 onwards.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records did not show hoarseness with inflammation of the mucous membrane or cords during the relevant periods.
- Claimed conditions
- laryngitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22041614
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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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