Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bladder disability, thyroid disorder, recurrent leg sore residuals, bilateral lower extremity neurological disability, hysterectomy residuals, sleep disorder, and psychiatric disability (claimed as memory loss), finding that there is no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and service or any other service-connected condition.,The Board concluded that the Veteran's reported symptoms do not meet the criteria for service connection based on the lack of competent medical evidence linking her disabilities to service or any other service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's thyroid disability, including whether it is related to in-service exposure to radiation or toxic exposure as an aircraft mechanic.

The Veteran's death was caused by his thyroid cancer, which the Board found to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism/a thyroid disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Service connection is granted for hypertension based on service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hypertension, thyroid condition, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with prior instructions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's dry skin is a residual effect of her hypothyroidism, and to obtain private medical records.

The Veteran's Hashimoto's thyroiditis is currently rated as zero percent disabling due to normal thyroid function.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (unspecified anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder) has been increased to 70% disabling effective July 2, 2018. The appeal for a higher rating remains pending.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient compliance with previous remand directives, particularly regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and other chemicals during service. The claims are not about service connection under the PACT Act or Agent Orange/Agent Orange-like conditions.

The Board has restored service connection for non-malignant thyroid nodular disease as it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected euthyroid goiter.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the issues of service connection for right ankle disability and partial thyroidectomy/hypothyroidism are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.,Service connection is sought for a right ankle disability and hypothyroidism. The Veteran's in-service injury and symptoms have not been adequately addressed by the VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the claim for Graves' disease/thyroid condition due to potential exposure to burn pits during service in the Republic of Vietnam. A TERA specific examination is required to determine if the conditions are related to this exposure.

Service connection is granted for goiter and its residuals, including a post-surgical scar and hypothyroidism requiring continuous hormone replacement therapy.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Appellant's service connection claims, including back disability, right knee disability, bilateral sciatica, neck disability, chronic headache disorder, and associated conditions. The decision also includes a request for additional medical records and examination.

The Veteran's service connection for sarcoidosis has been granted under the PACT Act, presuming it is related to his exposure to burn pits during his service in Kuwait. Service connection for hypothyroidism as secondary to service-connected sarcoidosis has also been granted.,Service connection for a disability manifested by brain lesion and seizures, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypothyroidism due to her withdrawal of the appeal. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on the merits is remanded due to new evidence showing chronic back pain since discharge. Other claims are also remanded for VA examinations and opinions regarding potential service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism, as these conditions are claimed to be related to herbicide exposure during his service in Korea. The AOJ is instructed to seek verification of the Veteran's claimed in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as she is already receiving the maximum benefits for her service-connected mood disorder. The claims for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for a thyroid disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperthyroidism, residuals of a right-hand injury, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury, left eye vision disorder, headaches, polycythemia vera, hypertension, and transient ischemic attack are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated based on the results of these examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's thyroid condition and whether his benign neoplasm of the parathyroid is related to service, including herbicide agent exposure.