Thyroid disorder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is denied as her claims for service connection and increased ratings are not supported by the evidence of record. The Board finds that she does not have a current hearing loss disability, and her lumbar spine disability has not met the criteria for higher ratings at any point during the period of her appeal.

The Veteran's death was caused by progressive debility and decline (disease associated viruses) with contributory conditions of hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), prostate cancer, and hypothyroidism. The Board finds that the service-connected diseases substantially contributed to his cause of death.

The Veteran's Hashimoto's disease (hypothyroidism) was found to be manifested by muscular weakness, mental disturbance, and weight gain prior to August 18, 2015. The criteria for a 60 percent disability rating are met under Diagnostic Code 7903.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 100 percent disabling throughout the period on appeal, and his hypertension secondary to degenerative spondylosis of the lumbar spine and cervical spine is pending further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism have been remanded for additional examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Hashimoto's thyroiditis is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling new examinations.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to properly adjudicate the service connection claims for lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic thyroiditis (also claimed as Hashimoto's disease).

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, thyroid disability, and mental confusion. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for clarification from Dr. Timmons regarding his January 2012 examination findings, and for additional development concerning the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of thyroid cancer and hypertension are not related to his active service, including herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, thyroid condition and bilateral shoulder disability has been granted. The thyroid condition is presumed due to her service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for penile cancer, throat cancer, and thyroid condition due to a lack of current disability diagnoses. The evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional records and further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.