The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of 60 percent for residuals of cancer of the larynx is granted. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hoarseness and difficulty with phonation are constant, warranting a 60 percent rating under Code 6519.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer of larynx
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24029275
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