Thyroid disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypothyroidism is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

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 withdrew his appeals for service connection for anxiety and depression as secondary to tinnitus, and for hypothyroidism due to herbicide exposure. The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that his current diagnosis is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for a new examination and additional information regarding the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is related to the rating issue.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and atherosclerosis of the coronary artery with stable angina pectoris are granted as secondary to herbicide exposure. Hypertension is also granted under the PACT Act.,Hypothyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome were not granted due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus was denied, and his claim for TDIU prior to April 17, 2013 was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, hypothyroidism, prostate cancer, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding exposure and causation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for thyroid disability and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and thyroid nodules are all being remanded for further development.,Specifically, the right ankle disability is being examined to determine if nerve damage exists and its relationship to other service-connected disabilities. The thyroid nodules need a medical opinion on whether they are related to service.

The appellant withdrew his appeal for an effective date prior to March 17, 2014, for the grant of service connection for Grave's disease with hypothyroidism status post ablation. The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to establish a direct link between his anaplastic thyroid cancer and his military service.

The Veteran's left knee disability, diagnosed as mild-to-moderate tricompartmental degenerative changes in the left knee, is granted. The Board also remanded for VA TERA examinations to determine if her respiratory issues and other disabilities are related to her exposure to asbestos and PFOA/PFOS during service.

The Veteran's PTSD, anxiety condition/sleep disturbances is characterized by reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the period from June 14, 2021, to August 8, 2023.

The Veteran's combined schedular disability ratings meet the minimum requirements for consideration of a TDIU, and her service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, dizziness, light sensitivity, liver disorder, gynecological cyst, bladder disorder, headaches, allergies, hypothyroidism, cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left winged scapula, left shoulder disorder, right winged scapula, right shoulder disorder, left knee strain, right knee strain, and left ankle sprain were all denied as there was no evidence of a service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim of a compensable rating for hypothyroidism is denied, and his claim for service connection for an umbilical hernia is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in previous decisions and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for thyroid cancer and sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.