Granted
The Board granted an initial 60 percent evaluation for dysphonia based on the Veteran's inability to speak above a whisper and its impact on his ability to work.
The deciding factor: The evidence consistently documented speech difficulties that required speech therapy and impacted the Veteran's ability to work, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6519.
- Claimed conditions
- dysphonia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087737
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