The Board has determined that the veteran's hyperthyroidism and left acoustic neuroma are not related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims for increased evaluations of residuals from a shrapnel wound and anxiety disorder have also been denied.
The deciding factor: There is no competent evidence linking the veteran's current conditions to his military service or any in-service exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hyperthyroidism","diagnosis_date":null,"location":null}, {"condition_name":"Left Acoustic Neuroma","diagnosis_date":null,"location":"left side"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 31, 2006
- Citation
- 0615656
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What this means for you
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