Thyroid disorder — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that the evidence was in relative balance that his current condition is due to his service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of thyroid condition, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The Veteran's contention is that his thyroid condition is related to his service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism to obtain additional medical records and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The appeal for service connection of a thyroid condition has been remanded. The Board will obtain additional medical opinions and records.

The appeal for service connection of hypothyroidism is remanded. The Board needs more information about the veteran's exposure to Agent Orange while cleaning equipment on the USS Tripoli.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disability and thyroid cancer, as well as a higher rating for PTSD. The RO did not comply with previous directives and the medical opinions obtained were inadequate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of thyroid disorder and liver disorder are remanded. The Board will consider the evidence of record at the time of the October 2022 AOJ decision on appeal.

The veteran was granted service connection for sarcoidosis and initial disability ratings of 50% for PTSD and 20% for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, so he is granted special monthly compensation (SMC).

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and higher rating for hypothyroidism was denied. A higher initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension was granted. Service connection for insomnia disorder and bilateral hearing loss (BHL) was granted, while service connection for abscess fistula was denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism was granted based on presumed herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a thyroid condition, including benign thyroid tumor and hypothyroidism, due to inadequate medical opinion. The Veteran will receive another examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10% for his service-connected thyroid disorder. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing compensable residuals or complications affecting other body systems.

The appeal for service connection of hypothyroidism is remanded. The VA did not schedule a required examination before denying the claim.

The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further evaluation and examinations. The Veteran's claims were not granted or denied at this time.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of thyroidectomy residuals due to radiation exposure, requiring further development and a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid condition, finding that the evidence does not support a direct or secondary connection to service.

The Board denied service connection for cellulitis and remanded claims for a psychiatric disability, hepatitis C (secondary to a psychiatric disability), thyroid disability, and colon polyps due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board grants service connection for a thyroid disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to her in-service symptoms. The appeal regarding chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded for further development.

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.