Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, gynecological conditions (infertility and miscarriages), gastrointestinal conditions, left knee condition, chronic fatigue, thyroid condition, and skin conditions have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Further examination is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development regarding potential chemical exposures at Fort McClellan and Fort Me1973. The claims are related as they all involve exposure to chemicals or toxins, including PCBs.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional examinations. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, left foot disability (other than hallux valgus), right foot disability (other than hallux valgus), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bladder or urinary disability, thyroid disability, right breast lump, breast reduction surgery residuals, and C-section residuals.

The Veteran's TBI symptoms have resolved, are separately service-connected and rated, or are fully contemplated by his existing 100 percent rating for PTSD. The Veteran's BPPV is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected TBI.,The claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for hypertension and thyroid disorder, related to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability during or within one year after service and no causal relationship to service. The Veteran's symptoms were attributed to his Gulf War exposures.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. The other issues are remanded for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed as moot due to the full grants of benefits. The petition to reopen his service connection claim for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed hypothyroidism, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism is rated at 60 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of specific symptoms such as tachycardia or eye involvement.,For the ganglion cyst, the Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent prior to June 29, 2015. The issue of increased evaluation beyond this period is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right knee disorder and hypothyroidism due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral pes planus, thyroid disorder, and diabetes mellitus are granted. The claim for service connection of the thyroid disorder and diabetes mellitus is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for diverticulitis, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. The Board has determined that these issues require additional development.,Further examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's diverticulitis, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for ozone vulnerability residuals, narcolepsy, allergic rhinitis, hyperthyroidism, and vision problems have been reopened.,Service connection has not been granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a low back condition, bilateral knee and foot conditions, left ear hearing loss, an eye condition (dry eye syndrome), a skin condition (psoriasis), a thyroid condition, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left parapharyngeal space mass, a salivary gland disorder, and bilateral tenosynovitis of the wrists.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are currently pending due to remand orders.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions (acquired psychiatric disorder, heart condition, liver condition, and thyroid condition) have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, which is currently service-connected.

The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability and associated sciatic and femoral radiculopathy were not granted higher ratings, with a maximum rating of 40 percent assigned.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, polyps on thyroid, and cysts on kidneys due to lack of current diagnoses.

Service connection for hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and obstructive sleep apnea is granted. Service connection for hyperthyroidism is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted on a presumptive basis due to the PACT Act. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted as it was incurred in service.