Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypothyroidism was denied as the condition is currently asymptomatic and controlled with medication.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran was not granted any new ratings or effective dates.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism was not shown in service, did not manifest within one year of separation from service and is not etiologically related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypothyroidism is denied.

The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. Her hypothyroidism is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right knee disability to include arthritis, left ankle strain, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service.,The Veteran's pancreatic cancer and residuals of thyroid cancer are related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board dismissed the appeals as the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete opinions and need for further medical inquiry.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding service connection for a thyroid disorder, increased ratings for PTSD and related conditions, and an earlier effective date for hearing loss. The Board dismissed these issues as the appellant has requested to withdraw them.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and his rating for IBS is increased to 10 percent. The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and thus no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of the claims.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations to assess his disability picture.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a skin disorder, thyroid cancer, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of these claims by his attorney.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinea cruris and hyperthyroidism are remanded due to worsening symptoms reported by the Veteran.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service connected. The thyroid and pituitary gland conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with its previous remand directives and a need for another addendum medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to a higher rating for service-connected right knee disability and service connection for left knee disability, to include as due to service-connected right knee disability. The Veteran's appeal remains on hold until further action is taken.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure. The hypertension, hypothyroidism, and erectile dysfunction claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues of service connection for various disabilities, including a left ankle disability, eye disability, thyroid disability, low back disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability (reopened), right knee disability, left knee disability, headaches, and hemorrhoids, are being addressed.