The Veteran's thyroid lobectomy residuals with a history of a right thyroid nodule and dysphagia, rated as 30 percent disabling from October 18, 2005, to April 6, 2006, is now rated as 10 percent disabling. The Veteran's hypothyroidism, also rated as 10 percent disabling since April 7, 2006, remains at the same rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records provided evidence of continued symptoms consistent with the service-connected conditions, including fatigue, muscle weakness, weight gain, and thyroid medication use. The Veteran's condition improved to a point where he was no longer as tired and gained 15 pounds since April 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- thyroid lobectomy residuals with a history of a right thyroid nodule and dysphagia, hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 9, 2010
- Citation
- 1021397
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What this means for you
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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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