The Veteran developed thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism as a result of being prescribed amiodarone by VA for atrial fibrillation. The Board found that the initial prescription without trying other medications first, and subsequent failure to discontinue use of amiodarone constituted carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on VA's part.
The deciding factor: The initial prescription of amiodarone for atrial fibrillation was not followed by trying other medications first, which led to the development of thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism. The failure to discontinue use of amiodarone also contributed to these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1025399
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of March 8, 2018, for the grant of service connection for hypothyroidism associated with hyperthyroidism but dismissed the claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hyperthyroidism.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and rating issues related to various conditions, including obesity, chronic renal dysfunction/kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, Grave's disease, chronic liver disease, TMJ disorder, sleep apnea, back pain, dermatographic urticaria residuals from anthrax vaccine, and hemorrhoids.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for headaches, a synovial cyst, fatigue, fainting, dizziness, and feeling light-headed, as well as hyperthyroidism. The respiratory disability, gout, and constipation claims were remanded.
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