Thyroid disorder decisions — 2017

The Veteran's spider cysts and thyroid disorder are not service-connected due to exposure to ionizing radiation. However, his residuals of a shell fragment wound (SFW) of the left buttock involving injury to Muscle Group XVII have been granted a maximum 50 percent rating since July 25, 2008. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's Hashimoto's thyroiditis has been rated at a 60 percent disability rating effective February 12, 2016. Prior to that date, the condition was rated at 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's thyroid cancer is not related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional records, particularly related to her hypothyroidism.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any in-service immunizations.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish service connection for a thyroid disease or chronic disability manifested by fatigue. The Veteran's claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for total hysterectomy and thyroid disorder due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further consideration and potential referral to the Undersecretary for Benefits.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for hypothyroidism was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of all four criteria required for a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7903, which includes fatigability, constipation, mental sluggishness, and weight gain.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to September 18, 2013 was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of all four criteria required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 4.16 (which includes service-connected disabilities preventing substantial gainful employment).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hyperthyroidism, right shoulder disorder, and right foot disorder are related to his active duty service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, a spine disability, and a psychiatric disability. The rating for hyperparathyroidism was not assigned as the Veteran's condition had been cured.

The Board found that the Veteran's papillary cell carcinoma of the thyroid was not incurred or aggravated during military service and could not be presumed to have been so incurred. The preponderance of evidence is against finding a link between the current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's pituitary tumor condition, hypothyroidism, and hypogonadism have been granted with a 10 percent rating since December 2010.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, diagnosed as onychomycosis of the toenails and tinea pedis with possible bacterial infection, is related to service.,The Veteran has a history of COPD that began in service and is related to service.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is rated at 100 percent effective June 16, 2008. The appeal for a higher rating prior to that date is granted.

The Board has decided to remand several issues for further development and examination, including those related to TMJ, hypothyroidism, TBI with headaches, right foot disability, left ankle disability, and deviated nasal septum.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea is attributable to service and granted service connection for this condition. The remaining claims of entitlement to service connection for enlarged left thyroid, gout, FSG, and vertigo are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Board has found that additional development is needed before the issues can be adjudicated on the merits, including obtaining all required notice and developing any outstanding records. The Veteran's thyroid disorder and gynecomastia are being examined to determine their etiology.

The Board has found that additional development is needed before the issues can be adjudicated on the merits, including obtaining all required notice and developing any outstanding records. The Veteran's thyroid disorder and gynecomastia are being examined to determine their etiology.