Thyroid disorder decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for service-connected hypothyroidism is being remanded due to the inadequacy of previous VA examinations and the need for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's waiver claim is being remanded due to the need for a statement of the case addressing this issue and notification of appellate rights.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further examination regarding the Veteran's thyroid disorder and hypertension.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and thyroid disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by her military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and an earlier effective date are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. Service connection claims remain unresolved.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of Interferon treatment, finding that VA did not cause any additional disability resulting from the treatment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and gastroesophageal reflux syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from various VA facilities.

The Veteran's papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty, nor may its incurrence or aggravation during such service be presumed. The Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected thyroidectomy was rated at 100% from August 21, 2006 to June 17, 2007 due to the need for surgical treatment.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, parathyroid irregularities, and colon polyps have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for hypothyroidism and service connection for ingrown toenails was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for hypothyroidism, as his symptoms were adequately addressed by the current 10% disability rating. Service connection for ingrown toenails was also denied due to lack of post-service medical evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism requires continuous medication for control, but the evidence does not show fatigue, constipation, mental sluggishness, cold intolerance, depression, or weight gain. Therefore, a rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical evidence regarding the appellant's current condition and its impact on her ability to require regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these disabilities to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further adjudication due to a recommendation by the VA examiner that the case be referred to central office, and for clarification on why such referral might be warranted.

The appellant's conditions do not render her in need of regular aid and attendance of another person, as she is able to perform daily activities independently.

The Board denied service connection for defective vision, peripheral neuropathy, thyroid tumor (claimed as tumor of the neck and throat), and an earlier effective date for a rating on pes planus. The Veteran did not appeal these decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's symptoms of fatigue, tiredness, and snoring are related to his active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran had service in Vietnam and was exposed to herbicides, but denied his claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, hypertension, collapsed lung, and pancreatitis due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's appeal to the October 2005 rating decision is being remanded due to a timing issue, and his claims for service connection are also being remanded.