Thyroid disorder decisions — 2011

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is not related to his service, specifically the radiation exposure during 'Operation Redwing,' and therefore, he does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted for these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of an acoustic neuroma, left ear hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and thyroid tumor are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed skin, gastrointestinal, and thyroid disabilities are not service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypothyroidism and macular degeneration, which he claims are related to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the validity of his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities has been denied as there is not sufficient evidence of unemployability due to her service connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of her claims, including obtaining medical records and providing an advisory medical opinion regarding the relationship between her thyroid cancer and service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates ranging from October 15, 1979 to May 19, 1994. The Veteran is also entitled to a compensable rating for peritonitis since June 18, 1989.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for an increased evaluation for hypothyroidism and service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or any link to military service.,The Board also found that the appellant did not have chronic hypertension prior to 1990 and that his in-service hyperthyroidism did not result in any chronic hypertension or other cardiac disorder.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for the Veteran's thyroid condition, as there is no medical opinion linking her current disability to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a scheduling issue for her hearing. Her claims for service connection and increased ratings are still pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum and hypothyroidism are service-connected, with the presumption of soundness at entry on active duty. The thyroid disorder is not presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, which was previously denied in February 1999.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by an accident, and not due to his service-connected conditions. However, as he had been rated totally disabled for over five years prior to his death, the claimant is entitled to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).

The Board found that the Veteran's thyroid disorder, including non-malignant fibroid nodules, follicular adenoma, multinodular goiter, and residuals of a thyroidectomy including hypothyroidism, is attributable to service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's right knee disability, separate and distinct from his diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, is not found. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of a current right knee disorder.

The Board has restored the Veteran's disability rating for residuals of a thyroidectomy from 100 percent to effective May 1, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and thyroid condition, finding that the Veteran's conditions are likely related to her military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's thyroid disorder is related to his service, including presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Board found that the Veteran's thyroid disorder was not caused by service exposure to ionizing radiation and denied his claim for service connection.