The Veteran's Graves disease, which was previously treated with thyroid ablation, is currently manifested by fatigue and heat intolerance. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue and heat intolerance are consistent with hypothyroidism but do not meet the specific criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7903 (hypothyroidism).
- Claimed conditions
- Graves disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1041654
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