The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 10 percent since October 2007, and his adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was granted a 30 percent rating effective June 15, 2006. The decision is mixed as it grants part of the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism but denies service connection for the adjustment disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 30 percent since October 2007, which approximates the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7903. The adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was granted a 30 percent rating effective June 15, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2011
- Citation
- 1146836
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What this means for you
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