The veteran's hypothyroidism is rated at 30 percent, and her tinea corporis (hands and wrists) is rated at a noncompensable evaluation. The issues of service connection for hearing loss and endometriosis are addressed in the REMAND section.
The deciding factor: The veteran's hypothyroidism is manifested by fatigue, constipation, and dry skin and hair, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7903. The tinea corporis (hands and wrists) has worsened over the past two months, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypothyroidism, Endometriosis, Tinea Corporis (Hand and Wrist)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2000
- Citation
- 0022242
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