The Board found that the veteran's preexisting pituitary disorder manifested by hypogonadism, hypothyroidism/thyroiditis, and growth hormone deficiency was not aggravated by his active duty service. Therefore, service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrated that the veteran's pituitary disorder existed prior to service and did not undergo an increase in severity during service.
- Claimed conditions
- pituitary disorder manifested by hypogonadism, hypothyroidism/thyroiditis, growth hormone deficiency
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2005
- Citation
- 0522968
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What this means for you
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