Thyroid disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Thailand, which could impact his claims for service connection. The case is being remanded for further action.

The appeal for service connection for gout and hypothyroidism has been dismissed.,The previously denied claim for sleep apnea was reopened, but not granted.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted as it began during the Veteran's military career.,Service connection for hypokalemia is denied as there is no evidence of a disability resulting from service.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied due to lack of qualifying signs and symptoms under 38 C.F.R. § 4.88a.,Service connection for the disability manifested by chronic pain/muscle and joint pain/right arm pain is not granted as it does not meet the criteria for an undiagnosed illness in Southwest Asia.,Service connection for sinusitis is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions. The claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the current schedular rating is adequate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule a VA examination.

The claim of service connection for hypothyroidism, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's depression claim is being reviewed, as well as his increased rating for hypothyroidism and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were not permanent and total as of September 20, 2016. Therefore, the effective date for her Dependent's Education Assistance (DEA) benefits cannot be earlier than September 20, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for his adrenal gland condition, thyroid condition, pituitary gland condition, and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The VA is instructed to obtain relevant medical records and provide a new opinion on the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided that a remand is needed for further examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's thyroid condition, which was previously denied in an August 2010 rating decision.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals on multiple service connection claims, and the Board has dismissed these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for skin cancer and thyroid cancer due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's testimony indicates exposure to sun during service, and a private nurse practitioner suggests possible Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a stomach disorder (hiatal hernia and/or gastroesophageal reflux disease) have been denied. The Board has found insufficient evidence to establish service connection on any basis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The issues include PTSD, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, prostate hypertrophy, neoplasms of the thyroid, and neoplasms of the kidney.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's post-service hyperthyroidism diagnosis is related to his military service. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing a history of thyroid issues shortly after discharge.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, acid reflux and stomach condition, and thyroid condition are denied.,Service connection cannot be granted as the claimed conditions do not meet the criteria for a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid disorder and an oral/dental disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or exposure to radiation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for penile cancer, throat cancer, and thyroid condition due to ionizing radiation exposure during active duty. The case will be referred back to the Under Secretary of Health for preparation of a dose estimate based on the Veteran's presence at White Sands missile range.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypothyroidism and her military service, specifically exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to determine if her condition is related to her service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.