Thyroid disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's initial compensable disability evaluation for hypothyroidism is denied as there are no compensable residuals of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to his failure to report to VA examinations in Ohio. The Board finds that he had good cause and the AOJ made a pre-decisional error by not scheduling him for an examination in Japan or via telehealth.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran submitted a VA Form 10182 with an impermissible concurrent election, and there was no jurisdictional issue. The hypertension issue is already on appeal to the Board.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypothyroidism was denied as the disability was granted on a direct basis and not due to presumptive exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and compensable ratings for hypothyroidism, as well as his claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is granted as presumptively related to his in-service herbicide exposure, specifically Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to her service-connected thyroid disability and/or allergic rhinitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when readjudicating the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in fulfilling their duty to assist, and for obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypothyroidism due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran was not provided with VA examinations in association with his claims, and the Board finds that additional development is required.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected thyroid condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of his symptoms. Additionally, there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding notification of a right to a hearing prior to the March 2023 rating decision.

The Board's decision is vacated due to the Veteran withdrawing her appeal under the Legacy Appeal system and opting into the AMA review system, resulting in the withdrawal of the original appeal.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypothyroidism is denied. The Board finds a pre-decisional duty to assist error due to the lack of a VA examination in connection with his claim.

The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism is granted on a presumptive basis due to his exposure to herbicide agents during military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hyperthyroidism and non-malignant thyroid nodular disease have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that it was caused by or aggravated by his military service, including exposure to an herbicide agent.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for hypothyroidism has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected hypothyroidism is remanded due to the need for another VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability and distinguish its manifestations from those due to other conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of hyperthyroidism due to a withdrawal request by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated as TDIU effective February 21, 2024.,SMC at the housebound rate is granted effective February 21, 2024.,An initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.,A higher rating of hypertension is denied.