Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for thyroid, lymph node cancer, and skin disorder to obtain additional opinions from VA examiners regarding whether these conditions are related to herbicide exposure in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for soft tissue throat cancer, thyroid disorder, and dry mouth and loss of taste buds. The conditions are not considered to be related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board granted service connection for hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid adenoma, status post excision with residual decalcification of bone and surgical scar. The Veteran's initial rating was set at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his hepatitis C. Additionally, the RO must issue a statement of the case addressing all five issues listed in the June 2009 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral ankle disability and remanded her earlier effective date claim. The decision affirmed the Court's previous finding that the Veteran's cystitis was not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and coronary artery disease (CAD), finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying the etiology of the Veteran's thyroid disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including ear, nose and throat disability, hypertension, thyroid disability, hypoglycemia, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes mellitus type II. The claims were denied as no new and material evidence was provided.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for thyroid cancer, which he claims is related to his exposure to herbicides while serving in Vietnam. The claim will be remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further development.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active military service or periods of ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's thyroid disorder and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated during his period of active duty service. The disabilities are considered to be related to a pre-existing condition, which was first diagnosed after he entered on Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and a thyroid disability have been denied as these conditions are not presumed to be related to his military service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (to include posttraumatic stress disorder) due to its presumptive relationship with his military service.

The Board has determined that the claims need further clarification regarding the Veteran's service dates and type of service. The claims are being remanded to obtain this information.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal for his claims, and thus, the appeals are denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding elevated cholesterol, high triglycerides, and fatty liver as he withdrew these issues prior to a decision being made. The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus on a direct basis.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between service-connected conditions and the Veteran's death, as well as to ensure all pertinent records are obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his current disability levels and their impact on employment.

The Veteran died from lung cancer, which was not related to his military service. The Board denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the eligibility for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 35.

The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for residuals, status post thyroid cancer and total laryngectomy and partial pharyngectomy with vocal prosthesis. The Board finds that further development is needed regarding the Veteran's allegation of herbicide exposure at Midway Island.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. No decisions were made on the merits of any claims.