Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify exposure to burn pits, which may be relevant to service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypothyroidism.

The Board denied service connection for atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, cervical spine disorder, back disorder (likely thoracolumbar spine), carpal tunnel syndrome, and vertigo as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia. The claims were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension was previously denied a compensable rating, and the Board has remanded for further development.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism claim is also remanded as part of an intertwined TDIU issue. The Board directed to obtain updated treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50% from January 31, 2015.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is rated at 100% from January 31, 2015.,The Veteran's Addison's disease with hypothyroidism, hypotestosteronism, and growth hormone deficiency is rated at 60% from January 31, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to deficiencies in prior VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypothyroidism and malignant neoplasm of the thyroid. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperparathyroidism and a right wrist disability, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of tinnitus and granted a 100% disability rating for hypothyroidism prior to April 3, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether service connection for sleep apnea is warranted, including considering if it is secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment from February 1, 2018 to July 27, 2021. The Board granted a TDIU during this period.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for the left mandible disability from June 24, 2015 to January 5, 2020, or any rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter. Service connection was also denied for thyroid and bilateral hearing loss disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, and headaches due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for esophageal and thyroid conditions, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his active service at Camp Lejeune due to exposure to contaminated water.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism, effective from March 1, 2004. The criteria for this rating are met due to symptoms of fatigue and constipation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism is granted due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches is denied as there is no direct or presumptive evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and the need for additional information from the Veteran regarding his employment, education, and specialized training history. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hyperthyroidism, hypertension, and myelodysplastic syndromes with refractory anemia have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for cataracts, thyroid disability, and acquired psychiatric disability due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for dose assessment of radiation exposure. The Veteran's service personnel records indicate he participated in Operation Ivy, which may have exposed him to ionizing radiation.

The Board has granted service connection for hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus type 2, finding that the conditions are likely to have occurred during active duty training.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinion and need for additional development, including an in-person examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for restoration of a 100% disability rating and an increased rating for his cancer of the thyroid gland, finding that the evidence did not support ratings higher than 30%. The Veteran had symptoms related to hypothyroidism but no significant cardiovascular or mental disturbance.