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DeniedPACT Act

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that it was not related to military service but rather caused by treatment for Graves' disease.

The deciding factor: The medical evidence established that the veteran's hypothyroidism was due to radioactive iodine treatment for non-service-connected Graves' disease.

Claimed conditions
hypothyroidism
How they argued it
Presumptive (no nexus needed)
Exposure basis
Agent Orange / herbicides
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 16, 2025
Citation
25000672

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