Thyroid disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's depression and anxiety are granted on a secondary basis, while tinnitus is granted. High cholesterol, left leg disability (apart from service-connected left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy), right leg disability (apart from service-connected right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy), coronary artery disease (CAD), erectile dysfunction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, and thyroid disability are all denied. The Veteran's sleep apnea, headaches, and TDIU claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle tissue damage is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition during the appeal period.,Service connection for hypothyroidism is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, with the presumption applying.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left and right knee conditions, back issues, radiculopathy, cervical spine condition, upper extremity radiculopathy, hypothyroidism, and PSVT, are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's thyroid disorder is granted service connection, but the claim for weight gain (binge eating disorder) needs further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence after the SOC was issued. The claims for increased ratings will be reconsidered and a new SSOC will be provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed hypothyroidism did not manifest during service or within one year of his discharge, and there is no evidence linking it to service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, as it may be related to his claimed conditions. A VA examination is required to determine if these disabilities are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of proper notice and scheduling for an examination, as well as incomplete medical records. The Veteran's daughter (S.R.) is seeking recognition as a 'helpless child' based on her permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching the age of 18.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that his condition did not manifest during service and is not otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection for a thyroid disorder is denied, and a 20 percent rating for left knee instability is granted. The issue of increased rating for left knee limitation of motion remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism has been rated at 10 percent since January 3, 2017. The Board found that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating as there are no current complications or symptoms attributed to her hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's DMII and hypertension were granted service connection due to in-service herbicide agent exposure.,Her glaucoma, sleep apnea, lung condition (including COPD and asthma), GERD, breast cancer, IBS, endocrinopathy, hypothyroidism, tinnitus, blood clots, heart condition, and bilateral hearing loss were all remanded for further development due to insufficient evidence.