The Veteran's hypothyroidism with hyperparathyroidism is rated at a 30 percent disability rating from January 29, 2021. The Veteran's mental disorders including depression and anxiety are separately rated under Diagnostic Code 9411.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypothyroidism with hyperparathyroidism manifested as without myxedema based on continuous medication required for control, warranting a 30 percent disability rating from January 29, 2021. The mental disorders including depression and anxiety are separately rated under Diagnostic Code 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24076239
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