Question:
I am a Vietnam veteran and have hypothyroidism. Is it worth filling a VA claim?
Jim's Reply:
Yes.
While hypothyroidism isn't an agent orange presumptive benefit, it is linked to diabetes and that is an agent orange presumptive condition. A great many Vietnam veterans are diagnosed with service connected diabetes and if that's the case for you, you can link the 2 conditions and seek benefits as a secondary condition for the hypothyroidism.
As you go forward be sure to monitor both your blood sugar and your thyroid hormone levels since the effects of one on the other can be devastating to your health.