Thyroid disorder decisions — 2024

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for thyroid cancer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as they have already been adjudicated in previous decisions.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic pulmonary obstructive disease, hypertension, hypothyroid, and benign prostate hypertrophy. The Board found that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypothyroidism is remanded. The appeal regarding TDIU has been dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ is required to attempt to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicide agents, water contaminated with PFAS, and/or jet fuel during his periods of service.

The Board has granted service connection for thyroid cancer and hypothyroidism, both related to exposure to herbicides during service. The Veteran's claims are supported by medical evidence and his credible statements.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease are granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. However, verification of service in Vietnam is needed to determine if an earlier effective date can be assigned.,The right knee disability is remanded for further development and medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his nautical service in Vietnam is presumed and resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to the specified dates are denied as there is no evidence of a pending claim or service connection request for these conditions prior to those dates.

The character of the appellant's discharge from service does not constitute a bar to VA benefits, and the appeal is granted. The Board finds compelling circumstances warranting the appellant's misconduct in his service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as her combined evaluation does not reach the required percentage threshold, and there is no evidence that she is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his current thyroid disorder. The examiner is requested to address whether it is at least as likely as not that Grave's disease and hyperthyroidism were caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with polysubstance abuse.

The Veteran's papillary thyroid cancer and residuals thereof have been rated as 100 percent disabling since February 1, 2018. Additionally, the Veteran has received a special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate effective February 1, 2018.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision regarding service connection for various orthopedic conditions and hypothyroidism, necessitating a remand to obtain further medical opinions and diagnostic testing.

The Board has decided that more development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and thyroid glands disability with cysts due to exposure during service. The VA examinations were not adequate, and a new examination is required.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of hypothyroidism and service connection for sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service-connected due to presumptive Agent Orange exposure during his Navy service.,The Veteran's thyroid cancer is granted as service-connected due to toxic exposure from dry cleaning chemicals in active Naval service.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hearing loss, and thyroid enlargement have been denied ratings in excess of the current 10 percent. The claim for service connection for necrotizing fasciitis of bilateral feet and legs has also been denied.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to military service.

Your appeal for service connection for hypothyroidism has been dismissed because it was already decided in a previous case under another docket number.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection for recurrent bronchitis, diabetes mellitus type 2, prostate condition, and thyroid condition are being addressed.