Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's Hashimoto's disease (hypothyroidism) was found to be manifested by muscular weakness, mental disturbance, and weight gain prior to August 18, 2015. The criteria for a 60 percent disability rating are met under Diagnostic Code 7903.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 100 percent disabling throughout the period on appeal, and his hypertension secondary to degenerative spondylosis of the lumbar spine and cervical spine is pending further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism have been remanded for additional examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Hashimoto's thyroiditis is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling new examinations.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to properly adjudicate the service connection claims for lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic thyroiditis (also claimed as Hashimoto's disease).

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, thyroid disability, and mental confusion. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for clarification from Dr. Timmons regarding his January 2012 examination findings, and for additional development concerning the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of thyroid cancer and hypertension are not related to his active service, including herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, thyroid condition and bilateral shoulder disability has been granted. The thyroid condition is presumed due to her service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for penile cancer, throat cancer, and thyroid condition due to a lack of current disability diagnoses. The evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional records and further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a palpable thyroid disorder. The effective date for PTSD service connection is set at May 20, 2013.,Service connection was established for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome based on evidence showing symptoms in-service and currently diagnosed with the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for thyroid cancer and multiple myeloma, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not caused by his in-service exposure to toxic chemicals. The issues of chronic hoarseness and monoclonal gammopathy have been remanded due to unclear diagnosis.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling VA examinations for the Veteran's claimed disabilities. The case will be remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid disorder, claimed as thyroid cancer, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether his PTSD caused or aggravated his Graves' disease.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and TDIU, but denied his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to military service or aggravated by PTSD.

The Veteran's right elbow epicondylitis was found to have begun during service and is therefore granted service connection. The other issues are not addressed in the decision.