Thyroid disorder decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a parathyroid disorder and kidney disorder, both secondary to service-connected conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these disorders must be addressed with new VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for an updated opinion on the combined functional impact of his service-connected disabilities prior to October 2, 2019. Additionally, updated SSA records are needed.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the deaths of the Veteran and Appellant, as they do not survive their deaths.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding private treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, as there is no evidence of current diagnosis or history of cardiomyopathy during the pendency of this claim.,The claims for thyroid nodule, lung nodule, gastroenteritis, ulcers, and GERD are remanded due to failure to appear for VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle condition and denied service connection for exposure to contaminated water in Camp Lejeune. The claims for other conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are to be evaluated, and a new opinion is needed regarding whether Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism are related to service.

The Veteran's headaches, associated with residual of Rosai-Dorfman disease, are now rated at 50 percent from June 1, 2016 to August 8, 2022. The Veteran's hypothyroidism is still rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, gynecological conditions (infertility and miscarriages), gastrointestinal conditions, left knee condition, chronic fatigue, thyroid condition, and skin conditions have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Further examination is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development regarding potential chemical exposures at Fort McClellan and Fort Me1973. The claims are related as they all involve exposure to chemicals or toxins, including PCBs.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional examinations. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, left foot disability (other than hallux valgus), right foot disability (other than hallux valgus), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bladder or urinary disability, thyroid disability, right breast lump, breast reduction surgery residuals, and C-section residuals.

The Veteran's TBI symptoms have resolved, are separately service-connected and rated, or are fully contemplated by his existing 100 percent rating for PTSD. The Veteran's BPPV is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected TBI.,The claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension and thyroid disorder, related to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability during or within one year after service and no causal relationship to service. The Veteran's symptoms were attributed to his Gulf War exposures.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. The other issues are remanded for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed as moot due to the full grants of benefits. The petition to reopen his service connection claim for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed hypothyroidism, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism is rated at 60 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of specific symptoms such as tachycardia or eye involvement.,For the ganglion cyst, the Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent prior to June 29, 2015. The issue of increased evaluation beyond this period is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right knee disorder and hypothyroidism due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.