Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, hypothyroidism, and PTSD has been granted. The decision also remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The appeals of the issues of entitlement to service connection for arthritis, hypertension, a sleep disorder, a heart disorder, heat stroke, a gastrointestinal disorder, an arm disorder, a cholesterol disorder, a thyroid disorder, and hypokalemia are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to a challenge to the creation of an overpayment. The Board will not address these issues at this time.

The Board denied service connection for parathyroid adenoma and scar on neck as secondary to parathyroid adenoma due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for a thyroid disorder. The claim for service connection for gout was reopened, but not granted. Service connection for degenerative joint disease of the neck, feet and left wrist was denied. Service connection for bilateral eye disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's service did not qualify for death pension benefits as he did not serve during a period of war, and the Board denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities was denied as there is no evidence that her conditions render her bedridden or unable to care for herself without assistance.

The Board has granted service connection for nontoxic adenoma of the thyroid, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypercholesterolemia/hyperlipidemia and increased rating for hypothyroidism were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection may be granted, as high cholesterol is not considered a disability for VA purposes.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for thyroid cancer. However, the claim is still denied as there is no competent evidence linking the thyroid cancer to active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, mental health disability with memory loss, neck disorder, and thyroid disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and all issues on appeal have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations, particularly regarding his bilateral hip replacement.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability, bilateral knee disability, left and right ankle disabilities, eye disability, hemorrhoids, and hypothyroidism. The Veteran's reports of in-service injuries and treatment are considered, but further evidence is needed from the VA.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disorder, hypertension, liver disorder, and thyroid disorder were denied. The claim for the back disorder was reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. However, the Board found that there is no evidence linking the current back disorder to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical spine disability, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and diabetes mellitus due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo further examination to determine if his current disabilities are related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the thyroid disorder, which may be related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Thailand, which could impact his claims for service connection. The case is being remanded for further action.

The appeal for service connection for gout and hypothyroidism has been dismissed.,The previously denied claim for sleep apnea was reopened, but not granted.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted as it began during the Veteran's military career.,Service connection for hypokalemia is denied as there is no evidence of a disability resulting from service.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied due to lack of qualifying signs and symptoms under 38 C.F.R. § 4.88a.,Service connection for the disability manifested by chronic pain/muscle and joint pain/right arm pain is not granted as it does not meet the criteria for an undiagnosed illness in Southwest Asia.,Service connection for sinusitis is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions. The claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the current schedular rating is adequate.