Thyroid disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for hypothyroidism was denied, and the effective date of service connection for hypothyroidism was set at October 3, 2012.

The Veteran's Graves' disease is granted as service connected due to in-service exposure to pesticides.,Service connection for hypothyroidism secondary to Graves' disease is granted based on the medical opinion linking it to in-service pesticide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for hyperthyroidism and secondary hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service treatment of hyperthyroidism.

The Veteran's thyroid disorder is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error that occurred prior to the February 2022 rating decision. The medical opinion provided does not adequately address whether the Veteran's thyroid condition was directly caused by in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid condition, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides and insufficient evidence linking his current condition to active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid disorder, cerebral vascular disorder (including a stroke and residuals thereof), and diabetes mellitus, type II due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The VA is required to obtain information about the Veteran's in-service radiation exposure and provide an examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a presumptive condition due to herbicide agent exposure. His OSA and hypothyroidism are remanded for further evaluation.

Right ear SNHL service connection denied. Other conditions are remanded due to lack of evidence of exposure events.,Bladder stones, Asthma, IBS, Urinary condition, Hypothyroidism, Pre-diabetes, GERD, Hypertension, Kidney stones claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to incomplete records, including those from a facility where he resides. The VA will seek these records and schedule an examination to determine if his service-connected conditions necessitate such benefits.

The Veteran's left knee ACL injury is not related to service, and the Board denied service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's right foot calcaneal heel spur, bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and degenerative arthritis are rated at 50 percent since February 24, 2021. The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date and higher rating.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied due to lack of clear finding regarding the Veteran's time in service.,Service connection for enlarged thyroid, goiter was not established as there are no indications of a diagnosis during service or related to service.,Service connection for sleep apnea is not supported by evidence and was denied.,Service connection for rosacea (claimed previously as red nose) is not supported by evidence and was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism is currently rated noncompensably (zero percent) disabling. The Board has found the VA examinations inadequate for rating the disability and remanded to obtain a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for asthma was reopened and granted. The Board also remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism, as secondary to service-connected sleep apnea.,The Veteran's asthma is related to his active service, with evidence suggesting it may have had its onset during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The cases for thyroid disability and colon cancer are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has found the March 2021 decision inadequate and remanded for an updated medical review to determine if the Veteran requires personal care services each time he completes one or more activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and toileting. The decision also notes that the Veteran may require regular supervision, protection, or instruction to keep himself safe.

The Board dismissed the issue of service connection for hypothyroidism as it was granted in a previous decision. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism was dismissed as the issue has been fully resolved with a grant of benefits.

The appeal for service connection for a thyroid disorder is dismissed. Service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, and left knee disability are granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to burn pits during service. The psychiatric disorder claim is remanded as it involves secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various disabilities and increased ratings, as well as an earlier effective date claim. The Veteran's claims are now pending with the RO.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hyperthyroidism due to a lack of adequate opinion regarding whether these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder.