The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating and special monthly compensation based on housebound status, as there was no evidence of an increase in disability prior to March 21, 2024.

The deciding factor: The effective date of a 100 percent evaluation for hypothyroidism status post thyroidectomy is the date of the thyroidectomy, which is within one year of the claim. There was no evidence of an increase in disability prior to this date.

Claimed conditions

hypothyroidism status post thyroidectomy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 18, 2025

Citation

A25109427

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