Thyroid disorder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on hemorrhoids, right knee disability, sinusitis, and hypothyroidism are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism and a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a thyroid disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood) related to the Veteran's service-connected thyroid disability. The right knee disability issue is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for seborrheic dermatitis, thyroid disorder, erectile dysfunction, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypertension have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is not rated higher than the current 30 percent, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the new rating criteria. The Board found that separate ratings for depression and irritable bowel syndrome compensate him for his identified symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, and for preparation of a dose estimate by the Undersecretary for Health.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, tremors, and appetite and weight changes are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental condition for compensation purposes is also denied due to the lack of qualifying trauma or injury.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease) and resulting hypothyroidism is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded two cases: one for Graves' disease and the other for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid, both related to in-service exposure to radiation from missile control systems. The examiner is required to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by this exposure.

All claims for service connection related to bilateral otosclerosis with impaired hearing, post-operative stapedectomies have been dismissed.,The claim for service connection for a right knee disability as secondary to bilateral otosclerosis with impaired hearing, post-operative stapedectomies is remanded.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to an administrative error at VA, where the same set of issues were docketed twice - once under the AMA system and once in the Legacy appeal system. The issues in the Legacy appeal system are now dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current thyroid condition to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for osteoporosis, acid reflux, and thyroid disability due to a lack of discussion regarding Persian Gulf War presumptions. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service or constitute a qualifying chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Board has denied service connection for a thyroid disability and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for left knee disability due to an in-service injury affecting propulsion of the right foot.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic atopic conjunctivitis and hypothyroidism leading to hyperthyroidism are granted. The low back disorder, right eye injury with vision loss, and left eye injury with vision loss remain pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid condition as they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development regarding service connection for Sjogren’s syndrome and thyroid disability due to radiation exposure. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining additional military personnel records regarding radiation exposure, obtaining updated VA treatment records, and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism due to in-service herbicide exposure and/or as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case is being returned for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion by a clinician.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected. The Board has remanded several other issues for further development and consideration.