Dismissed
The appeal for an earlier effective date of service connection for residuals of squamous cell carcinoma, to include tongue cancer with hoarseness and difficulty swallowing, was withdrawn by the Veteran's attorney.
The deciding factor: The withdrawal was in writing and met all requirements as per 38 C.F.R. § 20.205.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of squamous cell carcinoma, to include tongue cancer with hoarseness and difficulty swallowing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25110970
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