The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent rating for residuals of thyroid cancer, status post thyroidectomy and denied a compensable rating for the neck scar, s/p thyroidectomy, as well as ratings in excess of 10 percent for xeroderma and service connection for blurred vision, secondary to the thyroid condition.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show improvement required to justify the reduction from 10 percent to 0 percent for the thyroid condition. The Veteran's symptoms still warrant a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7903 without violating the rule against pyramiding.

Claimed conditions

thyroid condition, neck scar, xeroderma, blurred vision

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090889

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