The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his thyroid disorder and associated anxiety disorder with depressive features was denied. The Board found that the criteria for a schedular rating in excess of 10 percent were not met since May 1, 1998.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability from status post thyroidectomy due to papillary thyroid carcinoma did not meet the criteria for a higher schedular evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 7903 or the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- papillary thyroid carcinoma, postsurgical hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0215790
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