The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver is granted an initial rating of 10 percent prior to May 19, 2024, and a 30 percent rating from that date. The claims for service connection for carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the right submandibular gland (neck cancer), a gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), and sleep apnea syndrome with granulomatous disease are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board granted the increased rating based on the Veteran's lay report of abdominal pain, while the claims for service connection were remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.
- Claimed conditions
- carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the right submandibular gland (claimed as neck cancer), cirrhosis of the liver, gastrointestinal disorder, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), sleep apnea syndrome with granulomatous disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099311
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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