Partly grantedPACT Act
Service connection for hypothyroidism is granted. Other conditions are remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service in the territorial waters of American Samoa qualifies him for a presumption of herbicide exposure, linking his hypothyroidism to service.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, basal cell carcinoma, chronic kidney disease, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008110
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