Thyroid disorder decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that the evidence was in relative balance that his current condition is due to his service.

The Board remanded the claim for a compensable evaluation of hypothyroidism to correct errors in assisting the veteran.

The appeal for service connection of hypothyroidism is remanded. The Board needs more information about the veteran's exposure to Agent Orange while cleaning equipment on the USS Tripoli.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism to obtain additional medical records and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of thyroid condition, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The Veteran's contention is that his thyroid condition is related to his service.

The appeal for hypothyroidism was dismissed due to concurrent election. The issues related to hypertension were remanded for further consideration.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a thyroid condition, including benign thyroid tumor and hypothyroidism, due to inadequate medical opinion. The Veteran will receive another examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of thyroid disorder and liver disorder are remanded. The Board will consider the evidence of record at the time of the October 2022 AOJ decision on appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism was granted based on presumed herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The veteran was granted service connection for sarcoidosis and initial disability ratings of 50% for PTSD and 20% for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and higher rating for hypothyroidism was denied. A higher initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension was granted. Service connection for insomnia disorder and bilateral hearing loss (BHL) was granted, while service connection for abscess fistula was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, so he is granted special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thyroid condition, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between his current thyroid condition and his military service or any service-connected disabilities. The Board also found that obesity did not qualify as an intermediary step in establishing secondary service connection.

The appeal for service connection of hypothyroidism is remanded. The VA did not schedule a required examination before denying the claim.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of thyroidectomy residuals due to radiation exposure, requiring further development and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10% for his service-connected thyroid disorder. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing compensable residuals or complications affecting other body systems.

The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further evaluation and examinations. The Veteran's claims were not granted or denied at this time.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cellulitis, a psychiatric disability, hepatitis C, thyroid disability, and colon polyps due to insufficient evidence or incomplete examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a thyroid disorder related to the Veteran's first period of active duty service. The appeal regarding chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete compliance with previous remand instructions and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypothyroidism. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant private community care records, including those from Dr. Pavan Chopra and Andrew Olson, DO., and schedule a new examination for an appropriate clinician to provide clear and consistent opinions on the severity of her service-connected hypothyroidism.