Partly granted
The Board granted a 100 percent rating for hypothyroidism, malignant neoplasm of the thyroid and awarded SMC at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition was commensurate with a 100 percent rating during the appeal period due to active malignancy and continuous monitoring post-transplant surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, malignant neoplasm of the thyroid, neuroendocrine tumor of the liver with cirrhosis, scars status post liver transplant
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25092417
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