Thyroid disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for euthyroid multinodular goiter with hyperthyroidism was denied, and the effective date of this grant is October 9, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for mesangial lupus nephritis due to the lack of a current diagnosis and conflicting medical evidence.,The Board denied service connection for thyroid nodule with removal as there was no evidence that it is related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is denied as there are no current residuals and the symptoms are related to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for facial numbness is also denied, with the Board finding that it is a symptom of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder.,The claim for service connection for Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to active service or any in-service injury.

The Board has denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and remanded the remaining claims based on exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran's claims will be returned to the AOJ with the Under Secretary for Health's report.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other health issues, due to the appellant withdrawing her appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for hyperparathyroidism is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his death. The immediate cause of death was hypovolemic shock.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating. The combined impact of his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, OSA, IHD, and degenerative arthritis of the right knee, renders him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to December 10, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for new medical opinions regarding service connection and rating of the Veteran's multinodular goiter, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension. The issues include determining if these conditions are related to her thyroid disability.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and rating determinations. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hip disorders and upper back or cervical spine disorder is reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last denial.

The appeal for left ventricular hypertrophy is dismissed.,Service connection for kidney disease is denied.,Issues pertaining to respiratory disorder, hypothyroidism, and thoracic aorta aneurysm are remanded.

The Veteran's terminal lung cancer and other service-connected conditions are granted, with a total disability rating for lung cancer. Service connection is granted for thyroidectomy scar, hypertension, and right lung transplant with scar. However, service connection is denied for balance issues, left eyelid cancer, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, glaucoma, and bilateral cataracts.

The Board has ordered a new examination and opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's thyroid disorder, including whether it is related to service exposure or PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied service connection claim for thyroid cancer due to exposure to herbicide agents. The case is remanded for further development and an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for thyroid disorder, digestive disorder, and respiratory disorder. The claim of service connection for blood disorder (neutropenia) and psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia) is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia, hypertension, thyroid condition, and diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after separation from service.,The Board denied service connection for insomnia, hypertension, thyroid condition, and diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was granted, with the rating assigned at 30 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral leg cramps and osteoporosis, previously claimed as osteopenia. The claims for thyroid condition and heart condition are being remanded.,Further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's thyroid condition and heart condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected cancer of the thyroid gland, post-thyroidectomy is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the addition of VA treatment records since the last Statement of the Case. The issues include service connection for an intestinal disorder, a skin condition, a disability manifesting as weight gain, and GERD.