The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and higher rating for hypothyroidism was denied. A higher initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension was granted. Service connection for insomnia disorder and bilateral hearing loss (BHL) was granted, while service connection for abscess fistula was denied.

The deciding factor: The decision is based on the evidence available at the time of the agency's original jurisdiction decision and the applicable laws and regulations.

Claimed conditions

hypothyroidism, hypertension, insomnia disorder, bilateral hearing loss (BHL), abscess fistula

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 27, 2025

Citation

A25007015

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