Thyroid disorder decisions — 2013

The Veteran is seeking service connection for multiple sclerosis, thyroid cancer, and scleroderma and Raynaud's syndrome. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus, finding that the conditions are not related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for thyroid, lymph node cancer, and skin disorder to obtain additional opinions from VA examiners regarding whether these conditions are related to herbicide exposure in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for soft tissue throat cancer, thyroid disorder, and dry mouth and loss of taste buds. The conditions are not considered to be related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board granted service connection for hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid adenoma, status post excision with residual decalcification of bone and surgical scar. The Veteran's initial rating was set at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his hepatitis C. Additionally, the RO must issue a statement of the case addressing all five issues listed in the June 2009 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral ankle disability and remanded her earlier effective date claim. The decision affirmed the Court's previous finding that the Veteran's cystitis was not service-connected.