The VA denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for her hypothyroidism and left wrist disability. The VA found that the appellant did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on her current symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the appellant’s current symptoms, while subjective, do not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent for her hypothyroidism or any compensable rating for her left wrist disability.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, left wrist disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0211474
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