Granted
The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism, status post thyroidectomy, based on new and relevant evidence of radiation exposure during the Veteran's service.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted by the Veteran, including her testimony about operating portable x-ray machines without proper protection for her neck or thyroid area, was considered credible and sufficient to establish a link between her current condition and in-service radiation exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, status post thyroidectomy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090685
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