The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism, bradycardia as secondary to hypothyroidism, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD with panic attacks and hypothyroidism. A 50 percent evaluation was also granted for PTSD with panic attacks from June 21, 2021 and prior to March 29, 2023, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted effective the same date.
The deciding factor: The evidence established a causal relationship between in-service events or exposures and the Veteran's hypothyroidism, bradycardia, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's PTSD with panic attacks also resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from June 21, 2021 and prior to March 29, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, bradycardia, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25102891
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