Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism was granted based on exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange, has been established and that hypothyroidism is a disease presumed related to herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002797
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