Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted an August 10, 2022 effective date for the grant of service connection for hypothyroidism and denied increased ratings for tinnitus and a nonpainful and stable scar on the lumbar midline. Other claims were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's continuous pursuit of his claim, the signing of the PACT Act, and the lack of evidence supporting higher ratings or service connection for other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, tinnitus, scar, lumbar midline, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with superimposed strain, radiculopathy of the right sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091476
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