Thyroid disorder decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the addendum opinion provided by the examiner. The Veteran's thyroid disorder is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, but further development and an updated opinion are needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear diagnoses and incomplete examination reports, requiring further clarification and evaluation of the Veteran's thyroid conditions.

The Board has found a duty to assist error in the May 2022 decision and is remanding the case for further development.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism, rated at 100 percent, is granted for the entire period on appeal. The Veteran's PTSD does not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA thyroid and parathyroid examination to determine if the Veteran's hypothyroidism was caused by his service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War, from August 2, 1990 to July 31, 1991.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected hypothyroidism is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for further assessments of her symptoms.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is remanded for a VA examiner to provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, and will need to correct any withholding of VA disability compensation for the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's heart, menstrual, anemia, thyroid, and gallbladder conditions are considered undiagnosed illnesses due to her service in the Persian Gulf War. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions on a presumptive basis.

The appeal for service connection for tonsil cancer and larynx injury is dismissed. Service connection for hypothyroidism and hypertension has been granted, while soft tissue sarcoma remains denied. The appeals for ischemic heart disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and COPD are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected hypothyroidism is being remanded due to an inadequate examination in February 2023. The Board requires additional medical evaluation to determine the severity and extent of her condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection due to lack of response regarding preferred docket.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. As a result, these claims are being remanded to allow for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and missing private treatment records. The Veteran's thyroid disability claim must be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied because she does not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU based on a single service-connected disability, as her right hip disability alone does not qualify. The Board found that multiple of her service-connected disabilities contribute to her difficulty in maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and potential issues with the medical opinions provided. The claims are being returned to the Regional Office for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in service likely caused his thyroid cancer. The issue of Barrett's esophagus is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The issue of entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is also dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential exposure to herbicides and asbestos during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a potential error in the initial disability rating for his service-connected hypothyroidism. The Board finds that more evidence is needed to properly rate the Veteran's condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypothyroidism, as it relates to her military service.