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Hypothyroidism

Condition in which there is a lack of thyroid hormones resulting from an underactive thyroid gland, causing symptoms including fatigue, muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to cold, etc.

Things to consider

  • Current age
  • Cause
  • Nature of treatments
  • Complications

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What response can you expect?

Untreated
  • Minimal or no symptoms:
 generally standard
  • Other:
 declined
Treated
  • No symptoms or complications:
 standard
  • Other:
 rated +75 or declined
Untreated
  • No symptoms:
 standard
  • Mild symptoms:
 rated +75
  • Other:
 declined
Treated
  • No symptoms or complications:
 standard
  • Other:
 declined
Untreated
  • No symptoms:
 standard with waiting period of at least 90 days
  • Mild symptoms:
 rated +75 with waiting period of at least 90 days and benefit period limited to 5 years
  • Other:
 declined
Treated
  • No symptoms or complications:
 standard
  • Other:
 declined