Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypothyroidism to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition, as the Veteran reported exposure to herbicide agents during military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's statement about handling drums marked 'Agent Orange' at Fort Dix is new and relevant evidence that requires readjudication of the claim for service connection for hypothyroidism.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25016118
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