The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, but denied an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the grant of service connection for hypothyroidism based on the Veteran's active service in Vietnam during the period when herbicide agent exposure was presumed. However, there was not enough evidence to support a higher initial rating for PTSD or a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25050433
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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