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Evidence checklist

Partial Loss of Tongue

DC 720238 CFR § 4.114Dental/Oral

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Speech-language pathology evaluation documenting speech and swallowing impactCritical

Records documenting articulation, intelligibility, and swallowing function after partial glossectomy.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking tongue loss to service (trauma, service-connected oral cancer)Critical

Medical opinion connecting glossectomy to in-service trauma or a service-connected malignancy.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Surgical records from glossectomyCritical

Operative and pathology records documenting extent of tongue removed (hemiglossectomy, partial, subtotal).

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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