Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claim for hypothyroidism status post-partial thyroidectomy to obtain a supplemental medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition, considering the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicides during service.
The deciding factor: A complete nexus opinion is necessary due to the failure to address the synergistic effect of all toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) including herbicide exposure and exhaust fumes/fuels.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism status post-partial thyroidectomy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017295
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