The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the likely etiology of the condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim, but the service connection issue remains pending as it was remanded for additional development.
- Claimed conditions
- Hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20039381
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for hyperthyroidism, thyroid eye disease, dry eye syndrome, GERD, and right shoulder strain. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss.
- Denied
The Veteran's hyperthyroidism and psychiatric disability are currently rated at their maximum levels, with no further increase in rating possible under the current criteria.
- Granted
The Veteran's hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) is manifested by various symptoms and the Board has determined that a rating of 60 percent, but not more, for this condition from June 1, 2007 onward, approximates his disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
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