Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's initial evaluations for hypothyroidism and depression and attention deficit disorder have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is dismissed.,Service connection for coronary artery disease, to include heart attacks, is granted.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for anemia and thyroid disorders, as well as secondary service connection for lipoma of the left arm, cysts of the bilateral ovaries, and cysts of the bilateral breasts. The cases are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, as secondary to his already service-connected hepatitis. The VA examiners provided multiple negative opinions stating that there is no causal relationship between the Veteran’s service-connected hepatitis and his current hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's thyroid cancer was not shown in service and is not related to service, including participation in a radiation risk activity. The Board denied the claim for service connection due to lack of nexus between the condition and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) is found to be the cause of his current diagnoses of hypogonadism and hypothyroidism. The claims for increased ratings, TDIU, and SMC are also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a throat condition/sinusitis and thyroid condition, finding that there is no current diagnosis or evidence of in-service injury, event, or disease related to these conditions.,The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the Veteran’s current thyroid condition and his service-connected jaw fractures.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, including high cholesterol, gout, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, a sleep disability, a heart disability, urinary incontinence, an acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression and anxiety), headaches, a prostate disability, a thyroid disability, and hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hemorrhoids, microscopic hematuria, obesity/weight gain, bilateral knee disability, hypothyroidism and nodular disease, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, and kidney disability have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a causal link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type 2, peripheral neuropathy, and hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU claim based on these conditions.

The Veteran's cause of death was identified as ALL, which the appellant contends is related to her Gulf War service. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for DIC benefits due to the appellant's contention regarding exposure to environmental hazards during her Gulf War service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to assess the severity of the Veteran's hypothyroidism.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the veteran's claims, including evaluations for various conditions and service connection requests.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s disease) due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during or shortly after active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney disorder, anemia, and hyperparathyroidism are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, and chronic myeloid leukemia due to exposure to ionizing radiation while stationed in Europe.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying employment history.

The Board has denied service connection for heart and thyroid disorders, including as due to asbestos exposure, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and active service.