Thyroid disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for hypothyroidism and macular degeneration as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's hypertension and hypothyroidism are granted as service connection is presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.,Service connection for a skin disorder, including chloracne, is granted based on the presumption of causation related to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's pituitary gland dysfunction is not linked to his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and missing service medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypothyroidism and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hyperparathyroidism and a right wrist disability, to include as secondary to hyperparathyroidism, for further development of the record.

The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of mononucleosis, hypothyroidism, leukemia, and herpes to schedule a VA examination.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a thyroid disability to obtain additional evidence, including private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has worsened and resulted in various complications such as cardiovascular, psychiatric, gastrointestinal, gynecological, and skin symptoms. The Board orders a new examination to determine the current state of her disability.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for residuals of follicular adenoma and parathyroid adenoma due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to ionizing radiation and herbicide agents. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a thyroid disorder due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran contends his thyroid cancer is related to hazardous exposures during periods of service at Kadena Air Base, Subic Bay, Cubi Point, and Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, which is necessary to determine if his thyroid cancer was caused by such exposure.

The Veteran's claims for prostate disorder, colon cysts, and thyroid cancer were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his service. The Board found new and material evidence in some cases but not others.,Service connection was granted for PTSD with a rating of 50% prior to December 10, 2018.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea and thyroid disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions remain in appellate status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to consider her periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA as a member of the Air Force Reserves and National Guard. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed disabilities.