Denied
The Board denied service connection for hyperthyroidism, finding no evidence linking the condition to Agent Orange exposure or any other in-service event.
The deciding factor: The March 2024 VA examiner's findings were deemed credible and competent, concluding that the Veteran's hyperthyroidism was less likely than not caused by herbicide exposure and more likely due to an autoimmune disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- hyperthyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086509
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