The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lower pole thyroid hyperfunctioning adenoma prior to November 1, 2021 was denied. The RO reduced the Veteran's disability rating from 10 percent to noncompensable effective November 1, 2021.
The deciding factor: The reduction in rating was based on a May 2021 VA examination that showed no need for continuous medication and no other symptoms attributable to the thyroid condition.
- Claimed conditions
- lower pole thyroid hyperfunctioning adenoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22044351
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- Granted
The Veteran's lower pole thyroid hyperfunctioning adenoma and hypertension have been granted restoration of ratings, with the thyroid condition receiving a full rating effective November 1, 2021. The hypertension has also received a full initial evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to scheduling issues with VA examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lower pole thyroid hyperfunctioning adenoma and hypertension due to a missed VA examination. The Veteran is required to attend another scheduled VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
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