The Veteran's partial loss of tongue and loss of all teeth have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent and 40 percent, respectively.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had partial loss of his tongue with marked speech impairment but did not meet criteria for a higher rating. For loss of all teeth, the evidence indicated that the lost masticatory surface could be restored by suitable prosthesis.
- Claimed conditions
- partial loss of tongue, loss of all teeth
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2023
- Citation
- A23029544
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded additional issues related to oral cancer and larynx cancer.
- Denied
The Veteran's loss of all teeth can be restored by a suitable prosthesis, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to additional VA treatment records being added to the claims file since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran was asked if he wished to waive AOJ review, but no response was received. As such, the appeal is now with the AOJ for initial consideration.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, as they significantly restrict his movements, impair his ability to focus on work tasks, and cause frequent bathroom breaks.
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