Thyroid disorder decisions — 2010

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is rated at 30 percent, and her iron deficiency anemia is rated as noncompensable. The Board found that the evidence supported these ratings based on the severity of her symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for colloid adenomatous nodules of the thyroid status post removal of the right lobe and cataract of the right eye, finding that these conditions were not incurred in service or due to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Travel Board hearing. The claims of service connection will be reconsidered after the hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thyroid disorder and hypertension, finding no indication of these conditions during his military service or within one year post-service. The evidence did not support a link to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Grave's disease and hyperthyroidism, finding new and material evidence. The claims for other disabilities are currently under consideration.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, all of which are being reconsidered due to new evidence. The Board has not yet determined the outcome for each condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board is remanding the remaining claims to obtain updated VCAA notice and to schedule VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current thyroid cancer residuals were incurred in service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposures, with the majority of issues seeking service connection for various health problems. The Board has determined that a hearing is needed to address these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disability, Gulf War-related symptoms, and service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between the Veteran's AMM and/or thyroid cancer and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide new VA examinations for the Veteran's hypothyroidism and dermatitis.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism and constipation are rated at 30 percent prior to April 8, 2009, and the RO has denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for her fatigue and headaches.

The Veteran's claims for multiple joint pains, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, urinary frequency/loss of bladder control, and memory loss due to undiagnosed illnesses have all been denied as the medical evidence does not support these claims.

The Board finds that the Veteran has service connection for hypothyroidism, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's nephrolithiasis is not considered to be related to his military service. Service connection for headaches was also granted.

The Board found that the reduction of the rating for thyroidectomy for goiter with residual scar from 30 percent to 0 percent, effective August 1, 2007, was proper. The Veteran's condition warranted a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7902 and a separate 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7903 as of August 1, 2007.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, Type II is being remanded due to the need for a scientific rationale in the November 2005 VA examination report.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has not been manifested by constipation, muscular weakness, mental sluggishness, or mental disturbance at any time during the period on appeal. The Board concludes that a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism is not warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism requires continuous medication for control, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of specific symptoms such as fatigue, constipation, and mental sluggishness.