The Veteran's hypothyroidism was granted a rating of 30 percent from June 24, 2011 to July 27, 2015. From July 28, 2015 to July 30, 2018, the Veteran received a 60 percent rating for hypothyroidism. Since July 31, 2018, he has been granted a 100 percent rating. For his right upper extremity muscle weakness associated with multiple sclerosis, the Veteran was initially granted a 20 percent rating in September 2012 and increased to 50 percent in September 2015. From June 24, 2011 to January 8, 2014, he received a 70 percent rating for right upper extremity muscle weakness associated with multiple sclerosis. Since January 9, 2014, the Veteran has been granted an 80 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily life as described in medical records provided by the Veteran and his providers.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, right upper extremity muscle weakness associated with multiple sclerosis, right lower extremity muscle weakness associated with multiple sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2018
- Citation
- 18139537
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for hypothyroidism is denied, and the Board finds that service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease and bilateral foot condition should be remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypothyroidism and therefore denied their claim for service connection.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was dismissed. The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis with complications, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, vitamin deficiencies, memory/cognitive impairment, unexplained arthralgias, fatigue, hair loss, and bradycardia.
- Granted
The appellant is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, effective September 1, 2020.
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