Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a thyroid disorder, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking it to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, euthyroid multinodular goiter, and adjustment disorder with depression have been denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for euthyroid multinodular goiter and a 30 percent rating for adjustment disorder with depression are also denied.,The Veteran's claims for new and material evidence to reopen service connection claims for right hip disability, left hip disability, right ulnar nerve neuropathy/entrapment, and left ulnar nerve neuropathy/entrapment have been remanded. The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED), STI in the right gluteal region, obstructive sleep apnea, cellulitis of the left lower extremity, a right eye corneal abrasion/injury, and alcohol dependence have also been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with DDD prior to January 28, 2023, and greater than 30 percent thereafter has been remanded. The Veteran's claims for a rating greater than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis prior to January 28, 2023, and greater than 10 percent thereafter have also been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for right knee arthritis has been remanded. The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for left knee arthritis has also been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 20 percent for thoracic spine disability prior to August 30, 2019, and greater than 10 percent thereafter has been remanded. The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 30 percent for right elbow lateral epicondylitis with osteoarthritis and limitation of flexion (previously rated as olecranon spur) has also been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for adjustment disorder with depression has been remanded.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his military service. The Board denied the claim for DIC benefits based on the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for her service-connected right knee and hypothyroidism conditions, as well as her claims for service connection for a right hip sciatic neuritis condition and/or a right leg condition are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for hypertension as it was previously granted in a June 2020 rating decision. The issue of service connection for a thyroid condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss of the right ear, leukemia, sleep apnea, gout, and hyperthyroidism are being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their service connection.

The Board denied an effective date prior to February 17, 2017, for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the bilateral knees as secondary to hypothyroidism and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism due to additional evidence being associated with his claims file.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to chemicals while stationed in Japan. The Board will consider all of his claimed conditions, including cardiovascular issues and diabetes, as part of this case.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his military service is presumed to be related to his condition.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for hypothyroidism due to insufficient evidence in the current record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid condition, attributing it to burn pit exposure during his deployment in Afghanistan. The VA examiner found no link between the Veteran's current hyperthyroidism and his service or burn pit exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation of the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the SMC loss of use claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depressive disorder). The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The issues of diabetes mellitus, type II; thyroid cancer, status post thyroidectomy; bowel disorder; intestinal condition; arthritis of the back; arthritis of the left foot; arthritis of the right foot; bone spurs of the right foot; and bone spurs of the left foot are remanded for further development.

The claim for service connection for left great toe ingrown toenail has been reopened and granted. The claims for general osteoarthritis, low back spina bifida, right hip disability, right hip shorter than left leg, right knee disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, left foot arthritis, chronic congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, thyroid disability, edema, and skin irritation have all been denied.

The Veteran's pituitary disability is remanded for further evaluation, and her secondary psychiatric disability and TDIU claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed chronic fatigue syndrome and her reported fatigue symptoms. The case will be reviewed again after additional examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal on all issues related to tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disability, and renal disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The reduction in the rating assigned for hypothyroidism, degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder with rotator cuff tear, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine were granted. TDIU based on service-connected disabilities other than hypothyroidism was granted effective from February 23, 2015 to September 19, 2019, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status was granted effective February 23, 2015.