Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current thyroid condition to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for osteoporosis, acid reflux, and thyroid disability due to a lack of discussion regarding Persian Gulf War presumptions. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service or constitute a qualifying chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Board has denied service connection for a thyroid disability and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for left knee disability due to an in-service injury affecting propulsion of the right foot.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic atopic conjunctivitis and hypothyroidism leading to hyperthyroidism are granted. The low back disorder, right eye injury with vision loss, and left eye injury with vision loss remain pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid condition as they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development regarding service connection for Sjogren’s syndrome and thyroid disability due to radiation exposure. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining additional military personnel records regarding radiation exposure, obtaining updated VA treatment records, and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism due to in-service herbicide exposure and/or as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case is being returned for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion by a clinician.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected. The Board has remanded several other issues for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral eye disability, thyroid disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims are not decided at this time.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's hypothyroidism began during his active service or is otherwise related to his time on active duty. A VA medical examination is required.

The Board denied service connection for thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claims were not supported by credible evidence.

The claims of service connection for pituitary adenoma with prolactinoma, hypothyroidism, and a psychiatric disorder have been granted. The claim for service connection for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, erectile dysfunction, and left knee disorder remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine. Additionally, another Gulf War examination is needed to determine the current nature and etiology of her claimed fatigue disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to in-service exposure to contaminated water while stationed at Camp Léjeune, including as due to Agent Orange exposure. The AOJ is directed to obtain all relevant records and provide additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issues include thyroid disorder, hypertension, skin disorder, and kidney cancer, all potentially related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's papillary cancer of the thyroid is service-connected, as her military service may have contributed to her condition.

The Veteran's death was attributed to cardiac arrest, with underlying causes being end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease. The Appellant seeks service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty service in Vietnam. Additionally, she claims DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318. She also seeks service connection for thyroid cancer for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism caused his obesity, which in turn caused his obstructive sleep apnea. The examiner is required to address these questions and provide a rationale for their conclusions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for papillary cancer of the thyroid due to toxin exposure and total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as they are inextricably intertwined. The case is being returned for further development, including verifying the Veteran's claimed exposures during his active duty service.