Thyroid disorder — all decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and hypothyroidism are being remanded due to the failure of VA to attempt to resolve known impediments to scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for colon cancer due to herbicide exposure is dismissed because the March 2010 rating decision has become final. The claim of an initial disability rating greater than 10 percent for hypothyroidism is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the effective date prior to August 10, 2022 is denied.,The Veteran was exposed to tactical herbicide agent(s) on Guam and the territorial waters of Guam.

The Veteran's claims for compensable disability ratings for allergic rhinitis, IBS with gastritis, migraine headaches, and thyroid disability have all been denied. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's right knee disabilities were granted service connection and an increased rating. Other conditions, including IBS, bilateral hip disabilities, left knee disabilities, and hypothyroidism, received increased ratings.

The Board granted a disability rating of 100 percent for hypothyroidism from April 4, 2007, to January 20, 2014.

The Veteran's initial rating for hypothyroidism was granted and assigned a noncompensable (zero percent) rating effective January 1, 2021. The AOJ issued a decision on appeal in October 2022, but did not obtain all of the Veteran's VA treatment records prior to issuing this decision. The Board is remanding the case for the AOJ to secure these records.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's status post parathyroid gland removal with residual scar, but not higher. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for right and left hip disabilities were remanded.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a higher rating for hypothyroidism due to insufficient evidence regarding skin conditions and other related health issues.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and multinodular goiter of the thyroid with subclinical hyperthyroidism as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism due to an inadequate VA examination and potential outstanding private medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hypothyroidism is denied as the condition was already in receipt of a compensable rating from the day following separation.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, increased ratings, and service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism due to herbicide agent exposure, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for infertility, hypothyroidism, and PCOS have been denied. The Board found that there is no current disability of infertility, and the evidence does not show a current diagnosis or residual effects of hypothyroidism or PCOS.,For hypothyroidism, the Board determined that there are no findings, signs, or symptoms attributable to the condition, and thus an initial compensable rating is not warranted. The Veteran's assertions regarding higher ratings were not supported by the clinical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. Service connection is remanded for hypothyroidism due to the Veteran's participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination and opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypothyroidism, including whether it is related to his service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board granted service connection for thyroid cancer, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran based on his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.