The Veteran's postoperative residuals of right hemi thyroidectomy for cystic mass were rated at 10% prior to September 15, 2011 and increased to 60% thereafter. The rating for osteopenia was also granted with a 60% evaluation effective from September 15, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness, and mental disturbance were found to be more consistent with the criteria for a 60% disability rating starting from September 15, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of right hemi thyroidectomy for cystic mass, Hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2016
- Citation
- 1643775
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