The Veteran's laryngeal cancer residuals are rated at 30 percent, effective April 1, 2014. Dysphagia is also rated at 30 percent, with the rating for dysphagia being separate from the laryngeal cancer rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of hoarseness and difficulty swallowing have been consistent throughout the appeal period, warranting a 30 percent disability rating under DC 6819.
- Claimed conditions
- laryngeal cancer, chronic laryngitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24083783
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- Remanded (sent back)
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