The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded additional issues related to oral cancer and larynx cancer.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a compensable rating for partial loss of tongue or vertigo with mild hearing loss and tinnitus, as the disability picture more closely approximated the criteria required for non-compensable ratings. Further examination was needed for the oral cancer and larynx cancer residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- larynx cancer, oral cancer, partial loss of tongue
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25036699
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