Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand instructions and thus, the matters must be remanded once again for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypothyroidism and right ear hearing loss were granted. Service connection was denied for obesity.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism due to Agent Orange exposure and toxic water exposure, respectively. Additional development is needed to confirm the Veteran's claimed exposures.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for a VA examination by an Endocrinologist and further consideration of his dental disability claim.

The Board has granted service connection for a thyroid disorder, diagnosed as hypothyroidism, due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, anemia, and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypothyroidism and headaches associated with Rosai-Dorfman Disease due to procedural issues, and the Veteran is requested to provide VA Form 21-4142 for any private treatment records from an endocrinologist. The Veteran needs to be scheduled for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected hypothyroidism and headaches.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for heart disease and remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II and hypothyroidism (claimed as thyroid condition) due to new evidence received since the last denial. The underlying service connection claims are being remanded for additional development regarding presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected scar has been denied. The effective dates for the awards of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and for the right knee scar have also been denied.,Claims for service connection for skin cancer, hypothyroidism, neck/cervical spine disability, and headaches are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid condition and a back condition, finding that the current disabilities were not incurred during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, vision impairment, and balding condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the remand directives pertaining to the Veteran's thyroid claim have not been fully complied with, and thus the case must be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records. The right knee, thyroid, thoracolumbar strain, right foot, left knee, digestive problems, and psychiatric disorder issues are all subject to further review.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism and prostate cancer. Service connection is also granted for back disability, but the issue of hip disability remains remanded.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, diabetes, and thyroid disability are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to jet fuel during active duty. The claims for chronic bronchitis, hypertension, and back disability are remanded.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 100 percent for the appellant's hypothyroidism with cold intolerance, hair and skin changes, fatigue, and major depressive disorder. The criteria for a 100 percent rating have been met.

Your claim for service connection for hypothyroidism has been granted, and you no longer have a pending appeal on this issue.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypothyroidism, left hip disorder, migraine headaches, pes planus, uterine disorder with fibroids, liver disorder, hyperparathyroidism, bilateral breast disorder, and abnormal pap smear have been granted. The claim for service connection of a left hip disorder was denied due to lack of current diagnosis. The claim for service connection of migraines has been reopened based on new evidence. Additional development is required for the remaining claims.

Service connection granted for chronic fatigue syndrome. Service connection denied for thyroid disability.,The Board found conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's diagnosis of CFS, but ultimately determined that it was at least as likely as not that she had a current diagnosis and that her symptoms manifested during service.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, thyroid condition, seasonal allergies, eczema of the scalp, left foot hallux valgus, and PTSD. The decision is due to the death of the appellant.

The petition to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions has been granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for anemia, a heart disability (claimed as angina), and dry eye disability are remanded.