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The only idiot is the one that has questions and doesn't ask to get the answer. You must have a current diagnosis, see that you have it in your medical records. Getting meds for control of after effec

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Hi Bwash2021 Welcome to Hadit. If you are 75 years old you can get an expedite (advance) at the BVA docket. If you have a diagnosis for hypothyroidism, dd214 shows you were in Vietnam, then you don't

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Welcome to hadit.       While I have not personally been rated for AO hypothyroidism, I have noticed many similarities between conditions you request benefits for:    All require all 3 Caluz

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I served in Vietnam from 1972-1973. I put in a claim for Hypothyroidism 13 months ago. Was waiting for my decision... it came yesterday. Denied!!!

While I have not had time to review the decision letter (have not received it yet), my VSO did look and told me  and I am loosely quoting:  The C&P Doctor stated in her findings that my Hypothyroidism was caused from my Thyroid Cancer (2012).  The VA rater then put in his decision as saying that my Hypothyroidism was due to my removal of my Thyroid, not connected to AO.   Going for a Board Appeal for this one. 

Need to know if anyone else as had a similar conclusion!!

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Hi Bwash2021 Welcome to Hadit. If you are 75 years old you can get an expedite (advance) at the BVA docket. If you have a diagnosis for hypothyroidism, dd214 shows you were in Vietnam, then you don't need a nexus as it is presumptive to AO. I'd go to the BVA myself and skip a HLR. Good luck, and if you win, make sure you get your EED as long as you meet the time requirements.

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@GBArmy Speaking of turning 75, my father served in Vietnam and has hypothyroidism and turns 75 within the next few weeks. He is getting ready to file for the presumptives. Once he does that, can he request his claims to be expedited? He's not at the BVA yet, but still has his thyroid gland...

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"If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."
- From Murphy's Laws of Combat

Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information.

 

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During the pending of my OSA Sleep Apnea I turned 75 and the BVA Judge automatically advanced my appeal on the docket and soon after the judge granted my claim/appeal for OSA due to or secondary to PTSD.

I was prepared to send a request to BVA to advance my appeal at age 75 but the judge beat me to it.  Even with the advancement the claim and appeal took a little over 4 years from start to finish but I did receive over 4 years of back date plus 4 years of SMC-S pay backdated to date of OSA claim. Grins all around here.

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@Dustoff 11That is promising! I hope they handle my father's claims quickly...

"If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."
- From Murphy's Laws of Combat

Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information.

 

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Thanks for your reply and advice.  My VSO just appealed it to BVA. Of course, that will take at least a year, but what are you going to do?  Am I correct to believe that my current diagnosis of Hypothyroidism (even though it is due to a Thyroidectomy due to cancer in 2012) is covered under the new NDAA presumptive law for Hypothyroidism?  Also, you mentions  EED,  not sure what you mean by that.

Thanks for your help and response!!

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