Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed thyroid cancer and non-malignant brain tumor are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a connection between his current conditions and his military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran is granted a disability evaluation of 60 percent for hypothyroid disease prior to February 14, 2012. Service connection for a skin disorder secondary to service-connected depression is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with a history of bipolar disorder, along with his other conditions, warrants an increased disability rating and TDIU from October 28, 1993 to June 3, 2008. The Veteran also received SMC based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of her service-connected disabilities on her ability to engage in substantially gainful employment. The TDIU claim will be readjudicated after all development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of parathyroidism and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia, do not preclude her from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board determined that the Veteran's NHL is in remission and does not have any current residuals. The symptoms he reported, including fatigue, shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, hypothyroidism, and sarcoidosis, are not related to his NHL or its treatment.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's thyroid cancer to his military service, including exposure to non-ionizing radiation from radio equipment. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain updated medical records and examinations, as well as to ensure that the examination reports comply with instructions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hyperthyroidism did not have its onset during military service and is not causally related to military service. His current hypothyroidism, which developed as a result of treatment for his previously diagnosed hyperthyroidism, also does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims of reopening previously denied and final service connection claims for arthritis of the knees and status post subtotal thyroidectomy are being remanded due to a request for a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and loss of visual acuity have been reopened, but the issues are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine and hand conditions, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's current Addison's disease and thyroid disability were not shown to have had onset during service, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart problems, hypothyroidism, and dental/tooth problems as secondary to his service-connected ulcer disorder.

The Board found no current thyroid disability and denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed condition.

The Veteran's heart disability, hyperparathyroidism, and osteoporosis/osteopenia were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a heart disability that was incurred in or aggravated by service, or within the first post-service year. Service connection is also denied for hyperparathyroidism and osteoporosis as secondary to service-connected sarcoidosis.

The Board has granted a 60 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism with cardiac arrhythmia, effective from February 13, 2012.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of pancreatitis or hypothyroidism, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of additional evidence submitted by the claimant.