Thyroid disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has restored the Veteran's disability rating for hypothyroidism from 10% to 30%, effective July 1, 2018. The Board also remanded the claim for service connection of a stroke condition secondary to her service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, hypothyroidism, left knee disability, and left ankle disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates are dismissed. The Board finds in favor of the Veteran on his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of hypothyroidism as it was resolved in favor of the Veteran by a rating decision.

The Board has determined that VA must make an additional attempt to obtain the Veteran's treatment records from various VAMCs and provide addendum opinions regarding GERD and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran is granted service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism, with the Board finding that there was evidence of current disability, in-service incurrence or aggravation, and a nexus between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development regarding his potential exposure to hazardous materials during service, particularly AFFF and asbestos.

The Board has found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed thyroid disability (hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease) may have begun during her active military service, but more evidence is needed to determine this conclusively.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for hypothyroidism was denied prior to December 26, 2017. From December 26, 2017, to July 20, 2021, the Veteran received a 10 percent rating for his condition. Since July 21, 2021, he has been granted a 100 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for allergies and remanded it for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism remains pending as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure or association with active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatic steatosis and hypothyroidism due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The VA examiner provided conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions, necessitating further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The issues include Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Insomnia, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Left Knee, DJD of the Right Knee, and Hypothyroidism.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that his symptoms have been stable and do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation benefits based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his conditions did not meet the criteria for requiring regular aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inaccuracies in the previous opinions and the need for further examination regarding the Veteran's service at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded both issues due to incomplete development regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to radiation during service.

The Veteran's left hip tendinitis, Graves' disease, and hypothyroidism are all granted service connection. The issue of a headache disability is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome and thyroid disorder (hypothyroidism) has been dismissed without prejudice. The Veteran withdrew her claims for these conditions during a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of skin cancer are granted service connection. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed thyroid disorder.