Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed service in the Republic of Vietnam. Additional development is needed to verify his alleged service.

The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn all remaining issues on appeal. The AOJ will issue an SOC regarding the initial evaluations and effective date for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for back disorder and remanded all other issues related to her hip conditions, stomach condition, tension headaches, and unspecified urinary tract condition. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder polyps, thyroid disorder (goiter and multinodular goiter), and right adrenal gland disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were caused by exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune or Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism has been granted. The appeal to reopen the claim is also granted. However, the claims for an increased rating for hypertension and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, parathyroid disability, seizure disorder, and swallowing disorder. The Veteran's claims were also denied for reopening his claims for lip cancer and stroke residuals due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination. The issues of service connection for kidney disability (claimed as secondary to peripheral neuropathy and PTSD) and thyroid disability (claimed as secondary to parathyroid adenoma) are inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including asthma, bilateral hearing loss, ankle and elbow disabilities, knee disabilities, hypothyroidism, and a skin condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes insipidus and adrenal failure/insufficiency are currently rated as noncompensable, but the Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.,The Veteran's hypoparathyroidism is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if this condition may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.,The Veteran's osteoporosis and glaucoma are currently not service connected, but the Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.,The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent. The Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if this condition may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding service connection claims for thyroid disease, psychiatric disability (including PTSD), and eye disability. The Veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation during his active duty.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is granted as service connected. The issues of service connection for dry mouth and loss of sense of taste, and residuals of a menstrual disorder (including hysterectomy) are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection of thyroid disorder, respiratory disorder, and gastrointestinal disorder prior to January 17, 2018. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to January 17, 2018 is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism is denied because there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to unclear dates of service and need for clarification regarding diagnoses and opinions provided in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of Agent Orange exposure and VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD secondary to PTSD was denied.,Service connection for hypothyroidism, colon polyps, and adrenal disability due to exposure to ionizing radiation is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 40 percent for fibromyalgia is denied. The appeals for service connection for deviated septum, hand arthritis, foot arthritis, right knee disorder, rib pain, positive ANA, thyroid disorder, and gum surgery are dismissed. The appeal for a higher initial rating for painful scars, right breast, is also dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for cold injury residuals to the feet due to lack of current diagnosis. The case is remanded for further examination and consideration of other issues including PTSD, thyroid disability, and hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Hypothyroidism as there is no current evidence of a disability, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for an endocrine disorder, including diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism, finding no evidence of a nexus between the disorders and active service.