The Veteran's hypothyroidism is manifested by clinical findings of decreased levels of thyroid hormones, mental sluggishness (i.e., decreased concentration), fatigability (i.e., decreased energy), and some indications of myxedema. The Board finds that the disability has significantly changed since the last rating decision and grants a 30 percent evaluation for hypothyroidism.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's clinical findings, including subjective complaints of voice hoarseness and dry skin, indicate moderate to moderately severe hypothyroidism with symptoms such as mental sluggishness, fatigue, and weight gain. These findings are consistent with the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the revised Diagnostic Code 7903.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0948534
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for hypothyroidism is denied, and the Board finds that service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease and bilateral foot condition should be remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypothyroidism and therefore denied their claim for service connection.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was dismissed. The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis with complications, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, vitamin deficiencies, memory/cognitive impairment, unexplained arthralgias, fatigue, hair loss, and bradycardia.
- Granted
The appellant is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, effective September 1, 2020.
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