Thyroid disorder decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma are related to his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims will be remanded for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for depression disorder as a component of the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disability. The claim for thyroid disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding whether it was aggravated by her service-connected bipolar disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid cancer and secondary service connection for lung cancer, finding that there is at least as likely as not that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a disorder manifested by fatigue, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions or their relationship to service or service-connected thyroiditis.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, and hypothyroidism and benign neoplasm of the thyroid are not service-connected.,Service connection was denied for all conditions listed.

The Board denied restoration of the 100% rating for thyroid cancer and denied an initial rating in excess of 30% for depressive disorder with anxiety since August 1, 2007. The Veteran's thyroid cancer residuals are currently rated as 10%. The depression is currently rated as 30%. Further evaluation and evidence collection are needed to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as clarification of his Gulf War service. The issues include multiple musculoskeletal and psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's initial rating for sleep apnea was denied, and the termination of his 30% rating for restrictive lung disease was upheld. A disability rating of 60% was granted for hypothyroidism from September 6, 2006 to January 23, 2013, and a TDIU was granted during this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for high cholesterol, hypertension, and thyroid condition are denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for GERD and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to September 18, 2013.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities due to the possibility of relevant SSA records not being included in the claims file.

The Board denied service connection for over-active vasovagal nerve with syncope and thyroid disorder as there is no current disability, credible evidence of in-service exposure to radiation, or a link between the conditions and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypothyroidism is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or if it was caused by exposure to herbicides. The case will be returned for further development and an addendum opinion from a clinical endocrinologist.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings for various conditions have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU has also been denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss results in no worse than Level II hearing acuity. The appeal for service connection of lung cancer and hypothyroidism is remanded due to lack of exposure evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports, requiring new VA examinations to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism is granted as service-connected due to exposure to low iodine in the drinking water during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for PTSD is granted based on combat experience and reported stressors. Depression secondary to coronary artery disease and PTSD is also granted.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.,Ischemic heart disease due to thyroid disability is presumed service-connected, but the Veteran's heart disability was not diagnosed by medical professionals during his lifetime. Secondary service connection for depression is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid gland disease and PTSD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been granted, but a remand is required to obtain an opinion on its etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for osteoporosis, acid reflux, thyroid disability, and diabetes mellitus due to insufficient evidence.

Service Connection is granted for thyroid cancer and irritable bowel syndrome. Thyroid cancer is presumed to be related to service exposure, while irritable bowel syndrome is presumed due to qualifying service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.