The Veteran's hyperthyroidism with bilateral dry eye syndrome is granted an initial 20 percent rating. A separate 30 percent rating for a thyroidectomy scar is also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome, as a manifestation of her hyperthyroidism, met the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 6025 due to its impact on visual function and treatment with artificial tears. The thyroidectomy scar was rated at 30 percent based on two characteristics of disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- Hyperthyroidism, Bilateral Dry Eye Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2026
- Citation
- A26029367
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for urinary incontinence, anterior prolapse (cystocele), and bilateral dry eye syndrome with a 20% disability rating. The effective date of July 7, 2017 is also granted for the service-connected bilateral dry eye syndrome.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance from March 24, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected back disability is being remanded to the AOJ for further action.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism, finding that it is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. The Board considered all pertinent evidence of record and found no medical opinion linking the condition to in-service exposures.
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