Thyroid disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed as untimely.,The Veteran's bilateral nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with posterior intraocular lens following bilateral cataract surgery has been granted a 40 percent rating, but no higher.

The Board has denied service connection for hypothyroidism and remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her hip disabilities and service connection for hypothyroidism are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hypothyroidism, multinodular goiter, and thyroid follicular lesion of undetermined significance was denied. The effective date remains the date of receipt of the VA Form 21-526EZ, November 7, 2024.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not qualify as a disability for VA rating purposes and has remanded the thyroid condition claim due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical spine disorders, radiculopathies of the upper and lower extremities, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, COPD, GERD, gastroparesis, diverticulosis, rhinitis, OSA, left ankle disorder, and left foot disorder have been granted. The claims are based on presumptive service connection due to exposure to noise during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for service-connected thyroid cancer status post thyroidectomy and service connection for obesity (claimed as weight gain) due to these issues being resolved by an earlier decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left thyroid nodule and cerebrovascular accident are remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The VA must obtain a VA examination and medical opinion to determine the relationship between these conditions and service, including exposure to fuels, oils, solvent, and jet engine fumes as an aircraft mechanic.

The Board has granted service connection for hypothyroidism on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure, and also found that the Veteran's service-connected thyroid cancer was a but-for cause of his hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and hypothyroidism have been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypothyroidism was denied as the disability was initially diagnosed more than six months prior to service connection and did not meet the criteria for a 100% rating due to lack of myxedema or mental disturbance.

The Board has remanded the cases for further proceedings due to errors in notice and a need to provide the Veteran with information about his right to a hearing.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypothyroidism associated with herbicide exposure is being remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's thyroid condition.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism is being remanded for further examination to determine the current symptoms and severity without considering the ameliorative effects of prescribed medications.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded due to new evidence submitted after the initial decision, which includes private dermatologist treatment records diagnosing lymphedema. The VA examiner's opinion prior to this submission was deemed inadequate.

The Veteran's skin cancer and associated scars are not rated higher than noncompensable.,The Veteran's left adrenal gland adenoma, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction do not have a service connection due to lack of continuity of symptoms since service or evidence of a nexus with service.,Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder single episode unspecified and anxiety disorder unspecified) is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypothyroidism and his exposure to asbestos during service. The PACT Act requires VA to obtain such an opinion if the Veteran is a 'covered veteran' with evidence of disability, participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA), and exposure to asbestos.