The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for HTN was denied. The claim for non-compensable rating for hypothyroidism from June 9, 2022 to December 9, 2022 was granted. However, the claim for compensable rating for hypothyroidism since December 9, 2022 was denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism after the initial diagnosis in June 2022 and without medication, there were no residuals of disease or medical treatment warranting a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension (HTN), Hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2023
- Citation
- A23033474
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. The decision is based on direct evidence of these conditions during service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, as it is related to his service-connected major depressive disorder. The VA examiner's opinion was inadequate and less probative due to its failure to provide a direct service connection opinion or an aggravation opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for right shin splints due to inadequate examination and failure to address increased symptomatology during flare-ups. The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism was granted in full, leaving only her right shin splint issue on appeal.
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