The reduction of the evaluation for service-connected residuals of thyroidectomy, status post carcinoma from 100 percent to 30 percent effective December 1, 2006 was proper. An evaluation of 60 percent is warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's manifestations include muscular weakness, mental disturbance, and weight gain, which most closely approximate the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7903.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of thyroidectomy, status post carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2009
- Citation
- 0900419
What this means for you
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