Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism on a presumptive basis and denied service connection for Parkinsonism due to the lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reported presence in Vietnam is conceded, allowing for a presumption of exposure to herbicide agents. Hypothyroidism is among the diseases specified under 38 U.S.C. § 1116 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(e).
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, Parkinsonism
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020496
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