Partly granted
The veteran's request for an increased rating for hypothyroidism was denied. However, the veteran was granted an effective date of January 1, 2017, for TDIU and DEA eligibility.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and legal criteria regarding the severity of the veteran's hypothyroidism and their ability to work.
- 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 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003724
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