Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for bilateral hearing loss was granted with a noncompensable evaluation effective June 1, 2005. The evaluation was increased to 20 percent from January 4, 2007, and to 40 percent on July 17, 2009.,The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hypothyroidism was granted with a 30 percent evaluation effective June 1, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and thyroid disability are not related to his service or any service-connected conditions, leading to a denial of both claims.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is rated at 30 percent, and her right foot disability remains at the initial 10 percent rating. The Board granted both issues.

The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for gout of the feet and hypothyroidism was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active duty.

The Board has decided some issues in favor of the Veteran, including service connection for bilateral ankle disability and cystitis. The decision on hypothyroidism is pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for Hashimoto's hyperthyroidism and sinusitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling of a Travel Board hearing, obtaining medical records, and providing VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism and residuals of a traumatic brain injury was denied as there is no evidence that the conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected hyperthyroidism does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil is being remanded for further development and adjudication due to its potential connection to service. The intertwined issues of secondary service connection for various disorders are also being held in abeyance.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Graves disease with atrial fibrillation and hypothyroidism were denied, as well as his claim for SMC. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the Graves disease claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's thyroid disorder, degenerative bone disease, and psychiatric disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service. The evidence did not establish a link to any exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether ischemic heart disease contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, headaches, shortness of breath, hypertension, and thyroid condition. The Board found that there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology following service and concluded that the current diagnoses were not related to service.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is rated at 30 percent, and her iron deficiency anemia is rated as noncompensable. The Board found that the evidence supported these ratings based on the severity of her symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for colloid adenomatous nodules of the thyroid status post removal of the right lobe and cataract of the right eye, finding that these conditions were not incurred in service or due to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Travel Board hearing. The claims of service connection will be reconsidered after the hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thyroid disorder and hypertension, finding no indication of these conditions during his military service or within one year post-service. The evidence did not support a link to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Grave's disease and hyperthyroidism, finding new and material evidence. The claims for other disabilities are currently under consideration.