The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for osteoporosis and osteopenia of both feet have been denied.,Service connection for thyroid condition and prostate condition (enlarged prostate) is remanded due to potential exposure to herbicide agents.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms are more than moderate, warranting a rating in excess of 10 percent.,Service connection for thyroid and prostate conditions will be reconsidered based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Osteoporosis, osteopenia of the left foot","severity":"Moderate"}, {"condition_name":"Osteoporosis, osteopenia of the right foot","severity":"Moderate"}, {"condition_name":"Thyroid condition","severity":"Unknown"}, {"condition_name":"Prostate condition (enlarged prostate)","severity":"Unknown"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2020
- Citation
- A20015724
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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