The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for Raynaud's syndrome and denied an increased rating for germ cell carcinoma of the mediastinum, which is currently rated as noncompensable. The claim for a compensable initial evaluation for phrenic nerve palsy was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the Veteran's germ cell carcinoma of the mediastinum and Raynaud's syndrome, but did show characteristic attacks two times a week for Raynaud's syndrome, warranting a 10 percent evaluation. The phrenic nerve palsy claim was remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Germ cell carcinoma of the mediastinum, Raynaud's syndrome, Phrenic nerve palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022174
What this means for you
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