Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted after his appeal was certified. The issues include hypertension, thyroid disorder, larynx disorder, lung disorder, and a neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson’s disease).

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for post-concussive headaches, but dismissed the claims for tinnitus and scar on chest. The remaining issues have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypothyroidism, a prolactinoma, and a jaw condition are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has ordered the case back to the AOJ for additional development, including obtaining addendum opinions from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's hypothyroidism, temporal lobe epilepsy, and hypertension are aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The AOJ is also directed to schedule the Veteran for a VA eye examination in accordance with procedures for incarcerated veterans.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for thyroid enlargement, non-toxic, status post left thyroidectomy and thyroid goiter excision, anterior neck surgical scar (partial thyroidectomy and excision of 7.5 cm. goiter), and gallbladder stones, post-operative as moot due to the grant of these conditions in a February 2020 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and the need for further evidentiary development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete contact information and need for updated medical records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.,Ear infections and vertigo are also being remanded for further development as the VA examiner’s opinion is insufficient.,Tuberculosis, COPD, and hypertension secondary to PTSD/Hypothyroidism are being remanded due to incomplete or conflicting evidence.,Hypertension is being remanded because of a lack of information regarding fuel fume exposure in service.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism is being remanded as there is insufficient evidence linking it to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for papillary thyroid carcinoma is granted, as his condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on hemorrhoids, right knee disability, sinusitis, and hypothyroidism are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism and a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a thyroid disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood) related to the Veteran's service-connected thyroid disability. The right knee disability issue is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for seborrheic dermatitis, thyroid disorder, erectile dysfunction, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypertension have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is not rated higher than the current 30 percent, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the new rating criteria. The Board found that separate ratings for depression and irritable bowel syndrome compensate him for his identified symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, and for preparation of a dose estimate by the Undersecretary for Health.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, tremors, and appetite and weight changes are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental condition for compensation purposes is also denied due to the lack of qualifying trauma or injury.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease) and resulting hypothyroidism is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded two cases: one for Graves' disease and the other for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid, both related to in-service exposure to radiation from missile control systems. The examiner is required to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by this exposure.

All claims for service connection related to bilateral otosclerosis with impaired hearing, post-operative stapedectomies have been dismissed.,The claim for service connection for a right knee disability as secondary to bilateral otosclerosis with impaired hearing, post-operative stapedectomies is remanded.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to an administrative error at VA, where the same set of issues were docketed twice - once under the AMA system and once in the Legacy appeal system. The issues in the Legacy appeal system are now dismissed.