Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is rated at 100% effective June 2, 2014 and increased to 60% from January 19, 2011 to June 2, 2014. The initial rating of 30% was granted prior to September 18, 2009.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid disorder and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after the Veteran's active duty. The Board also found that any current thyroid disorder is less likely caused by military service.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism was evaluated at a 30 percent rating, and the Board found that this level adequately reflected his disability.

The Veteran's thyroid cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty, nor may it be presumed to be related to active duty due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The Board found the Director of Environmental Health's opinion more probative than the private physicians' opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism is denied as there is no current evidence of the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot condition including right heel spurs, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, tibial tendonitis, and neuritis. The fracture of the right tibia is considered to be healed with no residuals.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a thyroid disorder. The Veteran's thyroid disorder is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for cardiovascular disease and an increased evaluation for hypothyroidism.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's service dates and obtain his service treatment records. The claims for reopening of bilateral hearing loss and hypothyroidism will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperthyroidism and increased disability rating for left knee posttraumatic arthritis due to procedural issues, including the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,Left knee DJD was granted a 10 percent rating prior to April 22, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, parathyroid condition, and fibromyalgia were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not shown to be productive of a disability picture that precludes her from securing and following some form of substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and work experience.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of service connection for asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypothyroidism, and kidney disorder due to herbicide exposure. The appellant's National Guard service at CFB Gagetown in Canada is under further investigation.

The Veteran's colon symptoms are due to radiation proctitis, which is related to his service-connected prostate cancer. The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosed colon disorder (radiation proctitis) is secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, and a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disorders is granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claimed conditions, including sterilization, thyroid disability, and GERD, are not service-connected due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran does not have a current endocrine disorder, including hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. The Board finds that the Veteran's claim for service connection is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.