Thyroid disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection was reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for PTSD, but denied for other conditions including brain tumor, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and hemithyroidectomy.

The appeals for initial compensable ratings for scars of the right knee and vaginitis, as well as service connection for GERD, anemia, and diabetes mellitus Type II have been dismissed. The appeals for increased rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome, bilateral shin splints, right forearm condition, right wrist sprain, migraine headaches, pterygia (right eye condition), sinusitis, sleep apnea secondary to chronic bladder infection, hypertension, and right leg varicose veins are REMANDED.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hyperparathyroidism, including whether it is related to service or caused by his service-connected nephrolithiasis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, hypothyroidism, and PTSD has been granted. The decision also remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The appeals of the issues of entitlement to service connection for arthritis, hypertension, a sleep disorder, a heart disorder, heat stroke, a gastrointestinal disorder, an arm disorder, a cholesterol disorder, a thyroid disorder, and hypokalemia are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to a challenge to the creation of an overpayment. The Board will not address these issues at this time.

The Board denied service connection for parathyroid adenoma and scar on neck as secondary to parathyroid adenoma due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for a thyroid disorder. The claim for service connection for gout was reopened, but not granted. Service connection for degenerative joint disease of the neck, feet and left wrist was denied. Service connection for bilateral eye disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's service did not qualify for death pension benefits as he did not serve during a period of war, and the Board denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities was denied as there is no evidence that her conditions render her bedridden or unable to care for herself without assistance.

The Board has granted service connection for nontoxic adenoma of the thyroid, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypercholesterolemia/hyperlipidemia and increased rating for hypothyroidism were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection may be granted, as high cholesterol is not considered a disability for VA purposes.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for thyroid cancer. However, the claim is still denied as there is no competent evidence linking the thyroid cancer to active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, mental health disability with memory loss, neck disorder, and thyroid disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and all issues on appeal have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations, particularly regarding his bilateral hip replacement.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability, bilateral knee disability, left and right ankle disabilities, eye disability, hemorrhoids, and hypothyroidism. The Veteran's reports of in-service injuries and treatment are considered, but further evidence is needed from the VA.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disorder, hypertension, liver disorder, and thyroid disorder were denied. The claim for the back disorder was reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. However, the Board found that there is no evidence linking the current back disorder to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical spine disability, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and diabetes mellitus due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo further examination to determine if his current disabilities are related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the thyroid disorder, which may be related to Agent Orange exposure.