Partly grantedPACT Act
The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of October 8, 2021, for the grant of service connection for hypothyroidism based on direct service connection. The claims for OSA and diabetes mellitus were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the competent evidence supported a direct link between the Veteran's hypothyroidism and in-service toxic exposure, allowing an earlier effective date. However, further development is needed for the other conditions due to insufficient medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), diabetes mellitus, Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101260
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