Thyroid disorder — all decisions

The Board remands the claim for an initial, compensable rating for residuals of a malignant neoplasm of the thyroid due to an inadequate disability benefits questionnaire.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and hypothyroidism.

The appeal for service connection for hypothyroidism was dismissed due to a prohibited concurrent election of administrative review lanes.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and hyperthyroidism due to a duty-to-assist error, as relevant private treatment records from the Veteran's endocrinologist have not been obtained.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable evaluation of hypothyroidism to ensure that all relevant evidence is considered in the VA examination.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 8, 2010, for the award of service connection for hypothyroidism.

The Board denied service connection for hyperparathyroidism, finding no evidence that the condition was related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied service connection for papillary thyroid carcinoma, finding no causal link between in-service asbestos exposure and the current condition.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypothyroidism to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the March 2024 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for thyroid disorder and sinus disability, finding no evidence of a current disability.

The Board remands the service connection claim for hypothyroidism status post-partial thyroidectomy to obtain a supplemental medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition, considering the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board remands all claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and the need to verify toxic exposure at Fort McClellan.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for status post thyroidectomy due to malignant neoplasms of the thyroid and neck scar status post thyroidectomy.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding herbicide agent exposure.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for thyroid nodules and a bladder disorder due to a duty to assist error, specifically related to exposure to Agent Orange during service in Japan and South Korea.

The Board granted an initial 60 percent rating for hypertensive heart disease, a separate 10 percent rating for hypothyroidism residuals, urinary symptoms, and a separate 10 percent rating for hypothyroidism residuals, gastrointestinal symptoms. A 20 percent rating was also granted for dry eye syndrome and pseudophakia due to cataract extraction, associated with hypothyroidism.

The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder and an initial evaluation of 30 percent for hypothyroidism, with an effective date from November 30, 2021.

The Board denied a rating more than 50 percent for PTSD and service connection for hypothyroidism.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address conflicting reports and ensure an adequate assessment of the Veteran's hypothyroidism with eczema.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to secure additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions.