Granted
The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 100 percent for hyperthyroidism and a 40 percent rating for residuals of removal of a ganglion cyst, left wrist. The appeal regarding TDIU is dismissed as moot, but SMC at the housebound rate was granted from January 11, 2005.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of hyperthyroidism and left wrist condition more closely approximated the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Hyperthyroidism, Residuals of removal of a ganglion cyst, left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25013857
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