The Veteran's bilateral exophthalmos with dry eye is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating available for disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (20%).,For the period prior to June 7, 2022, the Veteran's hyperthyroidism residuals are rated as 10 percent disabling due to fatigability and treatment with continuous medication.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6025 (disorders of the lacrimal apparatus) or any other applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's hyperthyroidism residuals do not manifest as constipation and mental sluggishness, which are required for a higher rating under the previous version of Diagnostic Code 7903.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral exophthalmos, Dry eye, Hyperthyroidism residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2022
- Citation
- 22052775
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