The Veteran's claim for service connection for goiter, post-operative residuals of a thyroidectomy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to ionizing radiation exposure has been granted. The Board found that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether or not these conditions are related to his inservice radiation exposure.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's medical records demonstrated clear exposure to radiation in service and concluded that there was sufficient evidence connecting this exposure to his current disabilities, including goiter, post-operative residuals of a thyroidectomy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- goiter, post-operative residuals of a thyroidectomy, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18130923
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What this means for you
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