The VA denied a rating greater than 30 percent for the veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that it did not meet the criteria for such an increase based on the absence of muscular weakness, mental disturbance, and weight gain.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate the presence of muscular weakness, mental disturbance, or weight gain associated with the veteran's hypothyroidism, which are required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7903.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2003
- Citation
- 0307226
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