Thyroid disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected scar has been denied. The effective dates for the awards of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and for the right knee scar have also been denied.,Claims for service connection for skin cancer, hypothyroidism, neck/cervical spine disability, and headaches are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid condition and a back condition, finding that the current disabilities were not incurred during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, vision impairment, and balding condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the remand directives pertaining to the Veteran's thyroid claim have not been fully complied with, and thus the case must be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records. The right knee, thyroid, thoracolumbar strain, right foot, left knee, digestive problems, and psychiatric disorder issues are all subject to further review.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism and prostate cancer. Service connection is also granted for back disability, but the issue of hip disability remains remanded.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, diabetes, and thyroid disability are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to jet fuel during active duty. The claims for chronic bronchitis, hypertension, and back disability are remanded.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 100 percent for the appellant's hypothyroidism with cold intolerance, hair and skin changes, fatigue, and major depressive disorder. The criteria for a 100 percent rating have been met.

Your claim for service connection for hypothyroidism has been granted, and you no longer have a pending appeal on this issue.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypothyroidism, left hip disorder, migraine headaches, pes planus, uterine disorder with fibroids, liver disorder, hyperparathyroidism, bilateral breast disorder, and abnormal pap smear have been granted. The claim for service connection of a left hip disorder was denied due to lack of current diagnosis. The claim for service connection of migraines has been reopened based on new evidence. Additional development is required for the remaining claims.

Service connection granted for chronic fatigue syndrome. Service connection denied for thyroid disability.,The Board found conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's diagnosis of CFS, but ultimately determined that it was at least as likely as not that she had a current diagnosis and that her symptoms manifested during service.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, thyroid condition, seasonal allergies, eczema of the scalp, left foot hallux valgus, and PTSD. The decision is due to the death of the appellant.

The petition to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions has been granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for anemia, a heart disability (claimed as angina), and dry eye disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case to address whether the May 2012 rating decision was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, as the Veteran raised this issue in their appeal. The matter will be adjudicated by the AOJ first.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinion regarding service connection for hypothyroidism, which may be related to Gulf War exposure. The Veteran's claim will need a new VA examination and opinion.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism, finding that the evidence does not support the presence of fatigability, constipation, and mental sluggishness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain his Social Security Administration (SSA) records, which may contain relevant information for his service connection claims.

The Veteran's thyroid disability, gout of the feet, IBS with hepatitis B, lumbosacral disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are all granted. However, several issues remain unresolved and need further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and scarring alopecia have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, has been remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for tension headaches due to a lack of evidence showing the condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury.,Service connection for stomach disability, to include GERD and duodenal ulcer, thyroid disability, essential tremors, COPD, skin disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded as additional development is needed.