Thyroid disorder — all decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, thyroid nodules, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death, finding that no service-connected disability caused or contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance due to concerns about updated VA examinations, particularly regarding a bilateral knee disorder. The examiner is requested to clarify whether this disorder is related to service-connected conditions or if it should be considered separately.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's thyroid cancer is related to his service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes and hypothyroidism, as well as the severity of his right hip disability. The issues of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a sinus disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral foot disability. However, the Board denied service connection for a thyroid disability as there is no evidence of any endocrine disorder in service.

The Veteran's initial rating for thyroid cancer was denied as the condition is in full remission with no evidence of any residual conditions or recurrence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected hypothyroidism, finding that there is no evidence of a causal link between the two conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hypothyroidism and a thyroid disability, including thyroid benign follicular adenoma and/or micropapillary carcinoma of the right thyroid. The decision found that the Veteran's preexisting hypothyroidism clearly and unmistakably existed prior to her active service and was not aggravated by her service.,The Board also noted that there is no evidence linking the current thyroid disabilities (adenoma and cancer) to the Veteran's active service, including exposure to herbicides or pesticides.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied service connection claim for hyperthyroidism, finding that the new evidence received since the January 2006 rating decision was not material and did not relate to a possible link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to missing records, need for additional VA medical opinions, and other development needs.

The Board denied service connection for thyroid cancer and esophageal cancer, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a link to military service.,Service connection was also denied for residuals of acromioclavicular separation, left shoulder, as well as TDIU prior to January 30, 2012.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior remand directives and therefore, the case is being returned to the RO for further development. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to inadequate posthumous retrospective medical opinions provided by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism due to insufficient medical opinions addressing whether these conditions were clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by active duty.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection, including those related to herbicide exposure, as the Veteran's representative withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The effective date for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains May 23, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil, hypothyroidism secondary to cancer treatment, and hypogeusia (diminished sense of taste) due to radiation therapy. The issues related to fibrosis of the neck, dysphagia, and caries due to dry mouth are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for residuals of a TBI and hypothyroidism due to potential new evidence submitted by the Veteran.