Thyroid disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism (previously characterized as hypopituitarism) required continuous medication for control, but did not have other symptoms such as tachycardia, tremors, or increased pulse pressure. The Board found the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's in-service exposures and their potential impact on her Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The case will be reviewed again with additional development, including obtaining an expert opinion on exposure duration and intensity, and a medical opinion on whether the condition can be attributed to such exposures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lipomas of the chest and back, liver disorder, thyroid disorder, skin cysts, neurobehavioral effects, and gastrointestinal disorder. The decision also remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypothyroidism is related to his service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has denied service connection for a thyroid disability and remanded the issue of service connection for left ankle arthritis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for thyroid condition, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease have been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD and hypothyroidism as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected poorly differentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, pseudotumor cerebra with headaches and loss of vision, and slit ventricular syndrome have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for the latter two conditions.,Other issues such as blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, meningitis, post-operative residuals of pinguecula, sinusitis, asthma, bipolar disorder, and TDIU are currently remanded.

The Board denied service connection for thyroid cancer and bladder cancer, finding that the cancers were not caused by in-service exposure to ionizing radiation or herbicide agents.

The Veteran's salivary gland cancer and hyperthyroidism were not found to be related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions including a left knee disability, thyroid condition (including thyroiditis), gastrointestinal disorder, respiratory condition, sleep disturbances, and headaches due to insufficient evidence or inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's current symptoms are being evaluated by VA examiners.

The Veteran's right arm condition is not related to his service, and he does not have a current thyroid condition that can be linked to his service.,For the period following April 27, 2017, the Veteran has a left Achilles tendon disability with limited motion.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypothyroidism and the increased rating claim for PTSD prior to May 11, 2018 are both denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypothyroidism and did not find new and material evidence to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for ED.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to verify his exposure to toxic materials during service and to determine the relationship between his diabetes mellitus, thyroid condition, and any other conditions he claims are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of thyroid cancer or a thyroid condition was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The appeal for increased ratings on various foot disabilities, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and sebaceous cysts were all denied.

The Veteran's non-malignant thyroid nodular disease and any other thyroid disability claimed as hypothyroidism are being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions. The appeal is not about service connection due to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a need for new examinations and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for hepatic steatosis, emphysema, and hypothyroidism have been denied as her conditions are not shown to be related to service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is currently rated at 30 percent, and the VA has ordered a remand to obtain her private treatment records and schedule her for a VA examination to determine the current severity of her condition.