The Veteran's initial ratings for hypothyroidism and Raynaud's syndrome were granted, but the Veteran seeks higher initial ratings. The Board found that an initial 30 percent rating is warranted for hypothyroidism due to symptoms of fatigability, a continuing requirement for Synthroid(r), complaints of constipation, complaints of memory loss, and weight gain. For Raynaud's syndrome, the evidence did not show characteristic attacks occurring one to three times per week, which would warrant a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial rating under Diagnostic Code 7117 for Raynaud's syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypothyroidism (Graves' disease), Raynaud's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0932508
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- Denied
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