Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's in-service herbicide agent exposure during his tour of duty at Nakhon Phanom Air Force Base is presumed and establishes service connection.

The Veteran's thyroid cancer was granted a 100% rating effective December 28, 2021. The claim for increased thyroid cancer ratings is granted.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the claim of service connection for hypothyroidism, which was previously denied. The Veteran's exposure to solvents and degreasers during service is now considered in the decision. The issue of service connection for coronary artery disease as secondary to hypothyroidism is also remanded.

Service connection for onychomycosis has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as it represents a full grant of benefits.,The issue of duty to assist error having been identified during the higher-level review for onychomycosis is also dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for hypothyroidism, prostate cancer, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as these conditions are not related to active service or any in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, toenail fungus, and nail fungus of the hands due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2; hypertension; prostate cancer; and hypothyroidism. The evidence is in approximate balance on whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances at Fort Dix.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's exposure to burn pits in Southwest Asia is at least as likely as not related to his condition.

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism, including Graves' disease and nodular goiter, is remanded due to the need for a TERA examination. The AOJ failed to provide this examination before issuing the rating decision on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and toxic multinodular goiter with hyperthyroidism, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions had their onset during active duty or manifested within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the claims of service connection for hepatic simple cyst, gastrointestinal disorder (including gastritis and/or gastroesophageal reflux disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism were remanded.,Service connection for PTSD and gastrointestinal disorders including gastritis and/or gastroesophageal reflux disorder was not established.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA and has remanded his claims of service connection for hypothyroidism, aortic valve disease, diabetes mellitus type II, foot condition, and bilateral lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy.,The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis of OSA. The issues of service connection for hypothyroidism, aortic valve disease, diabetes mellitus type II, foot condition, and bilateral lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed all appeals concerning service connection for various conditions as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and remanded the claims for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for throat cancer, mouth disability, thyroid disability, and esophagus disability. The Veteran's symptoms of sore throat in service are noted, but no medical nexus opinions were provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on housebound status and need for regular aid and attendance due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities. The evidence does not meet the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's left eye surgery is denied a compensable rating. His thyroid cancer and residual hypothyroidism are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The Veteran's left knee disability is also granted service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for medullary thyroid carcinoma with metastasis to spine, leading to the dismissal of the case.

The Board has granted the appeal for severance of DIC benefits and discontinuance of DEA benefits, finding that there was not clear and unmistakable error in the original grant of these benefits.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the August 2021 VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and vertigo due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ is required to verify the Veteran's periods of active-duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA service before issuing a decision on these claims.