Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service and the Board finds that she currently has tinnitus that arose in service. The remaining issues of diabetes, high blood pressure, and hypothyroidism are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, hypothyroidism, and right eye cataract, corneal verticillata, and pterygium due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The new evidence supports a link between these conditions and the veteran's time at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and peripheral neuropathy of the arms and legs (previously characterized as acute and subacute transient peripheral neuropathy) have been granted. The remaining withdrawn issues are also considered resolved.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and thyroid disorder. The Veteran's PTSD claim was also addressed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for right neck mass and left thyroid disorder with cystic mass, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his presumed exposure to herbicides in service.

The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed thyroid disability did not begin during or was otherwise caused by her military service.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU since April 1, 2011 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a comprehensive VA examination to assess the combined effect of all service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure and maintain gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence and pending examinations. The issues are about initial compensable ratings for Bell's palsy and hyperthyroidism/Graves disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a multi-symptom disability including fatigue, increased muscle enzymes, chronic body pain, muscle cramps, stiffness, cold intolerance, and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the unavailability of the Veterans Law Judge who conducted his hearing in 2011. He is offered a new hearing at his local RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's thyroid disability, skin disability (including cold-induced urticaria, dermatitis, and heat-induced rashes), peripheral neuropathy, and fatigability treated by CPAP are all related to his service-connected thyroid disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of all pending appeals by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's thyroid cancer and diabetes mellitus are not related to his military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.,There is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the etiology of his meningioma and parathyroid disability. The claims will be readjudicated after any additional records are associated with the file.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected hypothyroidism, and the claim for an increased rating of 60 percent for hypothyroidism is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's papillary thyroid cancer did not manifest during service or within a year of discharge, and thus could not be granted service connection under direct or presumptive provisions. However, due to his exposure to non-ionizing radiation while on active duty, he was able to take advantage of special development procedures for 'radiogenic diseases' such as thyroid cancer. The Board concluded that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism and chronic muscular strain in the right paraspinous muscles of the thoracic spine have been rated, with the latter receiving a maximum schedular rating. The Board has granted an additional 10 percent extraschedular rating for the muscle strain prior to December 19, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and will be reconsidered by the RO.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected hypothyroidism is being remanded due to unresolved issues regarding the nature and etiology of her symptoms, including mental disturbance. The case also involves a separate issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.