The Board denied service connection for a thyroid disorder, including hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and thyroiditis, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by service, to include exposure to radiation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the thyroid disorders are less likely than not related to service, and there was no evidence of chronic symptoms during service or continuous symptoms since service separation.
- Claimed conditions
- thyroid disorder (hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, thyroiditis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2025
- Citation
- 25008853
What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for hypothyroidism and remanded the claim for a compensable rating for hyperparathyroidism.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of hyperparathyroidism to correct a duty to assist error, requiring an adequate medical opinion regarding its relation to military service.
- Partly granted
The Board granted the appeal for service connection for hyperparathyroidism, finding that it was secondary to chronic kidney disease. The claim for GERD was remanded due to a need for an addendum medical opinion.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hypothyroidism, finding no current diagnosis of the condition and that it was not related to in-service exposure or any other incident of service. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.
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