Thyroid disorder decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for HTN was denied. The claim for non-compensable rating for hypothyroidism from June 9, 2022 to December 9, 2022 was granted. However, the claim for compensable rating for hypothyroidism since December 9, 2022 was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient development regarding environmental exposures and a lack of adequate medical opinions.

The appeal concerning service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed. The Veteran's left ankle sprain, hypertension, headaches, gastritis, and thyroid condition are all granted with the appropriate ratings.

The Veteran's anxiety and mental disturbance attributable to hypothyroidism are rated at 30 percent, while a compensable rating for his hypothyroidism is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that there is no evidence to support a secondary relationship between her service-connected PID with PCOS and her current condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and hypothyroidism have been granted. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various peripheral neuropathy disabilities due to insufficient evidence of current disability levels.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional records and development. The Board acknowledges that some of his conditions may be related to in-service exposures, but further examination is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia, Sjogren's disease, prostate cancer, and Hashimoto's thyroid disease is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions. The Board finds a need for additional development including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for additional examinations and information about the Veteran's work history.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional information from the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, gastrointestinal disorder, and hypothyroidism due to Camp Lejeune exposure are denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for internal hemorrhoids, glaucoma, and hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The appeal for service connection for hypothyroidism is dismissed from the modernized review system as it remains pending in the legacy system.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected, with the condition believed to be related to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for Hodgkin's disease and hypothyroidism are denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case to ensure proper development, including obtaining private medical records and reviewing the claim with the Under Secretary for Benefits due to potential radiation exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, as none of his disabilities qualify under the specific eligibility requirements.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is currently rated as 0 percent disabling. The Board has decided to remand the case for an adequate examination and opinion regarding the severity of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to April 11, 2019 is being remanded due to the AOJ not complying with the Board's directives and providing incomplete evaluations. The AOJ needs to provide new assessments from examiners that consider the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his industrial functioning.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation and toxic chemicals during service, which could affect his claim for thyroid cancer. The case will be further developed to determine if he was exposed to such risks.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the service connection and rating issues for sleep apnea and hypothyroidism, as the previous VA medical opinions were inadequate.