The Veteran's hypothyroidism is currently rated at 30% and denied for an increased rating.,Service connection has been granted for a heart disorder, specifically ischemic heart disease, which is secondary to his service-connected hypertension.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s current heart condition is caused by his service-connected hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hypothyroidism","current_status":"Service-connected with a rating of 30%"}, {"condition_name":"Heart Disorder (Ischemic Heart Disease)","current_status":"Secondary to service-connected hypertension"}, {"condition_name":"Lewy Body Dementia","current_status":"Pending, previously remanded for a VA examination and opinion"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19164884
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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