Thyroid disorder — all decisions

The Board remands the claim for service connection for thyroid cancer to obtain an addendum medical opinion that more thoroughly addresses the contentions and available evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and hypothyroidism due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The issues are being returned for further development.

The Board granted service connection for skin cancer due to in-service sun exposure, but denied service connection for thyroid cancer as there is no evidence of a causal relationship between the Veteran's thyroid cancer and his military service.

The Board has remanded the issue of whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is secondary to his service-connected thyroid disability due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and requests for additional information from SSA.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorder, bladder cancer, cardiovascular disorder (mitral valve insufficiency), lung disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are denied as there is no evidence to establish in-service incurrence or a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and hypertension due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of his thyroid disorder and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, major depressive disorder, hypothyroidism, diverticulitis, and cervical spine disability. The claim to reopen for lumbar spine disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a compensable rating of bilateral hearing loss has been granted, but the issue of service connection for hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to chemicals and radiation in service are also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of thyroid nodular disease, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or radiation exposure.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid cancer due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of thyroid disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to service or radiation exposure. The preponderance of the evidence supports denying the claim.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear has been granted. Service connection is also granted for OSA, cervicogenic headaches, and cervical spine disability.,Service connection is granted for erectile dysfunction (ED), hypertension, a disability manifested by loss of balance secondary to cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, thyroid disorder, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for hyperparathyroidism as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus type II, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected hypoparathyroidism with hypothyroid (also claimed as thyroid cancer).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and retrieval of relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including anxiety, hip and knee disabilities, and hypothyroidism, have rendered her in need of regular aid and attendance due to her functional impairments. The Board has determined that the criteria for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance are met.

The Veteran's dizziness, insomnia disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have not been found to be related to her service. The right eye scratch and right shoulder pain are presumed due to Gulf War service. Hyperactive thyroidism is presumed due to Gulf War service.,The Veteran’s insomnia disorder does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as her symptoms do not interfere with occupational or social functioning.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to her service-connected conditions, including hypothyroidism and GERD. The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed for the thyroid condition, left shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, and stroke claim. Additionally, new evidence must be evaluated regarding previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, was granted. The claims for prostate cancer, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, right eye residuals of pterygium, left eye residuals of pterygium, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, and abdominal pain were all remanded.