The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hyperthyroidism and nephrolithiasis, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with the current 10% rating assigned for hyperthyroidism and the prior 10% rating assigned for nephrolithiasis prior to January 30, 2016. There was no evidence of tachycardia, tremor, increased pulse pressure or blood pressure that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease and restless leg syndrome), Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23059604
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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