Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's right ring finger fracture and thyroid condition, both rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to metastatic parathyroid carcinoma and hypertension, finding no established service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from chronic thyroid disability and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for brittle teeth, immune disorder, thyroid disorder, tumors, and sinusitis are denied as there is no objective evidence to support his assertions of radium treatment in service.

The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed conditions, including diverticulosis, residuals of a colon resection, prostate condition, bladder stones, and thyroid condition, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's widow is denied eligibility for Service Disabled Veterans' Insurance (RH) because the veteran did not file an application during his lifetime and was never shown to be mentally incompetent.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his thyroid disorder and associated anxiety disorder with depressive features was denied. The Board found that the criteria for a schedular rating in excess of 10 percent were not met since May 1, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran's thyroid disorder is likely due to radiation exposure during his military service, warranting service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic right ear infections and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism, finding no current disability or evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism, as it was not shown to be related to his active service or any in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board found that the veteran's hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disorder did not have its origin in service, thus denying his claims for service connection.

The veteran's lung cancer is presumed to be due to exposure to ionizing radiation in service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The other conditions are not presumed to be due to exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid, status post thyroidectomy with hypoparathyroidism due to a lack of medical evidence linking his current condition to his active military service.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability for hearing loss and denied service connection for thyroid disorder, maxillary sinusitis, conjunctivitis, bilateral hearing loss, and skin disorder. The veteran's claims were based on direct service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's hypothyroidism is in remission and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The appellant has withdrawn their appeal of the evaluation for hypothyroidism.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to August 14, 1997 is not warranted for the grants of service connection for hyperthyroidism and exophthalmos secondary to hyperthyroidism.

The VA denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for her hypothyroidism and left wrist disability. The VA found that the appellant did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on her current symptoms.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disorder is not causally related to any inservice radiation exposure and denied his claim.

The Board found that the veteran's injuries to her thoracic spine were due to her own willful misconduct and not in the line of duty, resulting in denial of service connection for these conditions.