Thyroid disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, which is presumed due to herbicide exposure in the Korean DMZ, has been granted. The decision also includes a finding of service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to new information about thyroid conditions and their relation to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is now rated at a 60 percent rating prior to February 9, 2015 and a 100 percent rating thereafter. The Board has also granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and stroke (residuals), but remanded the issue of service connection for supraventricular arrhythmia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy due to his exposure to herbicide agents/Agent Orange during his military service in Korea.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability is denied as she does not meet the VA criteria for a current hearing loss disability.,Service connection for hemorrhoids and thyroid disability (hypothyroidism) are remanded due to incomplete service records and need for further evaluation.

Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is granted, while service connection for hypothyroidism is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hyperthyroidism are remanded due to the submission of new evidence that may support these claims. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of the conditions.

The July 17, 2015 rating decision denied service connection for hypothyroidism due to a failure to consider the Veteran's TBI as a potential cause. The Veteran's claim is dismissed as his argument does not meet the criteria for CUE.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral onychomycosis and remanded the issues of increased ratings for hypertension and hypothyroidism, as well as service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's thyroidectomy and service. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the main issue of service connection for a total thyroidectomy.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and hypothyroidism due to insufficient VA etiology opinions in the September 2020 decision. The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is alleged to have aggravated these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new medical evidence being submitted. The AOJ will review this evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's throat conditions, including as secondary to her service-connected GERD and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensation under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 is denied as he is already in receipt of compensable evaluations for his service-connected disabilities throughout the appeal period. The right ankle disability and hypothyroidism appeals are remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to errors in weighing medical opinions and addressing the Veteran's contentions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including heart condition, hypothyroidism, and deep vein thrombosis. The issues are being remanded for further development due to lack of proper verification of herbicide exposure during service and need for a new medical opinion regarding the relationship between the conditions and service.

The Board has decided that the thyroid disorder is not service-connected, and a remand is required for further examination and consideration of the issue.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. He also receives SMC at the housebound rate and for loss of use of a creative organ, but not for need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and thyroid disability due to service-connected conditions, as well as his claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were also granted as they are associated with in-service acoustic trauma, though the VA examiner did not concur.