Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypothyroidism because there were no symptoms or residuals attributable to the condition.

The VA granted a request to re-evaluate the veteran's claim for service connection of hypothyroidism due to new evidence. However, the VA ultimately denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism was denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted. The claims for an anxiety disorder and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, anemia, hyperthyroidism, and obstructive sleep apnea to ensure adequate medical examinations and opinions are obtained.

The appeals for service connection for amyloidosis and an initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism were dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw them.

The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the veteran is already rated at 100 percent for leukemia and there is no evidence showing they are unable to work due solely to another service-connected disability.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism because the evidence did not show that the condition results in myxedema or other manifestations constituting residuals of disease or medical treatment.

The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the veteran is already rated at 100 percent for leukemia and there is no evidence showing they are unable to work due solely to another service-connected disability.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's hypothyroidism, concluding that it was caused by his service and exposure to herbicide agents during his time in Vietnam.

The Board dismissed all claims due to concurrent election of review options, which is prohibited. The Veteran had multiple appeals pending for the same issues.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for Bell's palsy and an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and sleep apnea. Several other issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for hypothyroidism was denied. The veteran was granted an effective date of January 4, 2022, for several other conditions.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other claims are remanded for further review.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's thyroid disorder, finding it related to Agent Orange exposure during service.

The Board restored the veteran's 100% disability rating for thyroid cancer, status post surgery with hypothyroidism, effective August 1, 2023.

The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the veteran is already rated at 100 percent for leukemia and there is no evidence showing they are unable to work due solely to another service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran filed a Notice of Disagreement before the final rating decision was made, making it premature.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings for hypothyroidism and hypertension, and for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple service-connected disabilities. The Board ordered VA to obtain outstanding private treatment records.

The Board denied higher ratings for hypothyroidism and PTSD, as well as compensable ratings for malaria and parasitic infection. The effective date for a 100% rating for CAD was also denied. However, the issues related to TDIU, DEA, and SMC were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that it was not related to military service but rather caused by treatment for Graves' disease.