The Veteran's submandibular lipoma and multinodular goiter were not caused by VA treatment, and the Board denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of a causal relationship between the prescribed medication and the disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- submandibular lipoma, multinodular goiter
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20022447
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's hyperthyroidism with thyroid enlargement, thyroiditis and multinodular goiter is related to service exposure during his tours in Iraq. The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise and granted service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's thyroid disability is related to his active service, while the right knee disability may be related to his service-connected left knee disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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