Thyroid disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's hypothyroidism, obstructive sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinus condition and breathing condition), chronic sinusitis (claimed as sinus condition and breathing condition), and depressive disorder with depressive features are all granted service connection due to exposure to fine particulate matter during deployment in Southwest Asia.,The Veteran's PTSD claim was denied finality, and new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his claims for an effective date earlier than October 23, 2020, for service connection and a compensable evaluation for hypothyroidism with goiter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are not properly adjudicated due to pre-decisional errors in obtaining relevant medical records and developing secondary service connection issues. The case is being remanded to correct these errors.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hypothyroidism. The Veteran is entitled to the benefit of doubt in his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism was denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and lung/ thyroid nodules due to herbicide agent exposure, as well as asbestos exposure. The claims are being remanded because a VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but the appeal is remanded for further development on other issues including hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid disability, low back disability, and degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA examiner did not adequately address the nature and current disability level of the Veteran's hypothyroidism, specifically his claimed symptoms.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 10 percent since December 2, 2015. The Board found that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it did not cause myxedema or significant gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to scheduling issues and lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board denied service connection for prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and hypothyroidism as they are not related to the Veteran's military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be related to service, and thus denied.,PTSD prior to August 2, 2022, is rated at 50 percent. The Veteran's PTSD since then has been rated at 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran's thyroid disability (including cancer and resulting hypothyroidism) is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be related to service, and thus denied.,PTSD prior to August 2, 2022, is rated at 50 percent. The Veteran's PTSD since then has been rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be related to service, and thus denied.,PTSD prior to August 2, 2022, is rated at 50 percent. The Veteran's PTSD since then has been rated at 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, thyroid condition, and prostate cancer due to exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for all issues related to the Veteran's disabilities, as the Appellant and her authorized representative have withdrawn the appeal.

The Board has identified errors in obtaining dosimetry information and providing a VA examination, leading to the remand of the service connection claim for thyroid cancer.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's cancer of the tonsils is related to his in-service exposure to herbicides and whether any secondary service connection claims are warranted.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as there is no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 mm/Hg or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 mm/Hg or more, or a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 mm/Hg or more requiring continuous medication for control.,The Veteran's knee disabilities and radiculopathy claims are remanded as the effective date prior to November 28, 2014, is not established in the record.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism claim is remanded as there is no evidence of a compensable rating for PSVT.,The Veteran's cervical spine and thoracic/lumbar spine claims are remanded as there is no evidence of entitlement to an increased rating.