Partly granted
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
- cirrhosis of the liver, carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the right submandibular gland (claimed as neck cancer), 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
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