Thyroid disorder — all decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient reasoning in the previous opinions regarding whether the Veteran's thyroid disorder is related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypothyroidism began during his active service and is related to it, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for thyroid cancer and liver cancer, both secondary to service-connected prostate cancer and due to herbicide exposure, were dismissed by the Board. The decision was vacated because the Veteran opted into the AMA processing system prior to the July 2020 denial.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, hypertension, and hypothyroidism due to inadequate examinations and failure to consider all relevant evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hypothyroid endocrine dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not causally related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions is granted, and he will receive VR&E services to pursue additional education up to a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science.

The Veteran's initial rating for hypothyroidism is granted at 30 percent prior to December 10, 2017. The case has been remanded for further development regarding a separate evaluation for cold and numbness of the hands and feet.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for hypothyroidism, finding that his exposure to herbicides during service is related to his condition. The decision is based on a May 2018 VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for memory loss, secondary to residuals of subtotal transsphenoidal resection of benign pituitary macroadenoma. The Board also denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's papillary thyroid cancer status post thyroidectomy with hypothyroidism is not productive of myxedema, and thus does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7903. The Board finds no residuals or symptoms attributable to this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for thyroid cancer has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his thyroid cancer, including potential exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn’s Disease and hypothyroidism due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to his active service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, pes planus, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the feet have been granted. The claim for thyroid disorder is remanded.,Service connection has been established for plantar fasciitis on a direct basis due to its onset during active duty service.

The Board has vacated the December 14, 2016 decision due to the Veteran's death and remanded the claims for service connection for sinusitis, thyroid condition, a rating higher than 40 percent for residuals of TBI, and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer due to a lack of updated medical records and further examination. The issues are inextricably intertwined with his TDIU claim.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's hypothyroidism, finding that it is related to herbicide agent exposure during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal to reduce her hyperthyroidism rating from 10 percent to noncompensable was dismissed because the RO restored the 10 percent rating in a September 2020 decision, which satisfied all concerns raised by the Veteran’s former attorney.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for osteoporosis and osteopenia of both feet have been denied.,Service connection for thyroid condition and prostate condition (enlarged prostate) is remanded due to potential exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically Meniere’s syndrome and the cardiovascular conditions he had. The Board found that these conditions aggravated his heart issues and contributed to his cause of death.