Jump to content
!! Advice given is in no way a substitute for consulting with a competent Veterans law firm, such as one on the NOVA advocate website !! ×
VA Disability Claims Community Forums - Hadit.com




  • veterans-crisis-line.jpg
    The Veterans Crisis Line can help even if you’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

    CHAT NOW

  • question-001.jpeg

    Have Questions? Get Answers.

    Tips on posting on the forums.

    1. Post a clear title like ‘Need help preparing PTSD claim’ or “VA med center won’t schedule my surgery” instead of ‘I have a question.
       
    2. Knowledgeable people who don’t have time to read all posts may skip yours if your need isn’t clear in the title.
      I don’t read all posts every login and will gravitate towards those I have more info on.
       
    3. Use paragraphs instead of one massive, rambling introduction or story.
       
      Again – You want to make it easy for others to help. If your question is buried in a monster paragraph, there are fewer who will investigate to dig it out.
     
    Leading too:

    exclamation-point.pngPost straightforward questions and then post background information.
     
     
    Examples:
     
    • Question A. I was previously denied for apnea – Should I refile a claim?
      • Adding Background information in your post will help members understand what information you are looking for so they can assist you in finding it.
    Rephrase the question: I was diagnosed with apnea in service and received a CPAP machine, but the claim was denied in 2008. Should I refile?
     
    • Question B. I may have PTSD- how can I be sure?
      • See how the details below give us a better understanding of what you’re claiming.
    Rephrase the question: I was involved in a traumatic incident on base in 1974 and have had nightmares ever since, but I did not go to mental health while enlisted. How can I get help?
     
    This gives members a starting point to ask clarifying questions like “Can you post the Reasons for Denial of your claim?”
     
    Note:
     
    • Your first posts on the board may be delayed before they appear as they are reviewed. This process does not take long.
    • Your first posts on the board may be delayed before they appear as they are reviewed. The review requirement will usually be removed by the 6th post. However, we reserve the right to keep anyone on moderator preview.
    • This process allows us to remove spam and other junk posts before hitting the board. We want to keep the focus on VA Claims, and this helps us do that.

  • Most Common VA Disabilities Claimed for Compensation:   

    tinnitus-005.pngptsd-005.pnglumbosacral-005.pngscars-005.pnglimitation-flexion-knee-005.pngdiabetes-005.pnglimitation-motion-ankle-005.pngparalysis-005.pngdegenerative-arthitis-spine-005.pngtbi-traumatic-brain-injury-005.png

  • VA Watchdog

  • Can a 100 percent Disabled Veteran Work and Earn an Income?

    employment 2.jpeg

    You’ve just been rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Affairs. After the excitement of finally having the rating you deserve wears off, you start asking questions. One of the first questions that you might ask is this: It’s a legitimate question – rare is the Veteran that finds themselves sitting on the couch eating bon-bons … Continue reading



HadIt.com Changes Ownership
  • 0

Hypothyroidism

ronn

Asked by ronn,

 Share

Question

ronn Enthusiast

ronn

Posted
Posted

Is Hypothyroidism a compensatable condition when directly related to treatment of A SC disease ? Is there any refrences to it in title 38 ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Answers 10
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters For This Question

Popular Days

Top Posters For This Question

Popular Days

10 answers to this question

Recommended Posts

  • HadIt.com Elder
john999 Grand Master

john999

Posted
  • HadIt.com Elder
Posted

I bet it is compensable if it is directly related to treatment of a SC condition. Does it disable you in any way? Do you take meds to control it? If so then you can probably get it compensated at some rate. I just got 0% for arteriosceloris even though it does not really disable me yet. Maybe it is under endocrine disorders like diabetes.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


ronn Enthusiast

ronn

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Yea I just located it in title 38 DNC 7903. I take thyroid hormone medication for it , but it is not under control. They destroyed my thyroid gland with radation treatments for throat cancer.

I bet it is compensable if it is directly related to treatment of a SC condition. Does it disable you in any way? Do you take meds to control it? If so then you can probably get it compensated at some rate. I just got 0% for arteriosceloris even though it does not really disable me yet. Maybe it is under endocrine disorders like diabetes.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • HadIt.com Elder
john999 Grand Master

john999

Posted
  • HadIt.com Elder
Posted

Ronn

You probably have an 1151 claim. Either way if they broke it and they can't fix it you should be service connected for it. Berta Simmons can help you with the section 1151 claim.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Objee Community Regular

Objee

Posted
Posted

Ronn,

If your radiation treatments are related to an SC throat cancer, either a radiologist or an endocrinologist should be able to relate the hypothyroidism to the radiation. If you're on Synthroid that's worth 10%. If you can add constipation and "cognitive difficulty/memory loss or depression to the Synthroid, it's 30%.

What are your T-4, T-3/T-4 and TSH readings? Until you get the T-4 dosage stabilized, you will feel a lot of hypothyroid symptoms. Dosage adjustments are made slowly as it takes time for the body to react to changes in the thyroid meds.

I had thyroid cancer, so I have no thyroid gland. If you want to chat about it, let me know.

Ralph

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ronn Enthusiast

ronn

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Objee, thanx for the reply. I'm on the synthyroid . The futher i investigate the more questions i have . Why have i not been referred to an endocrinologist ? the doctors new the thyroid would be damaged. Think i need more info on this 1151 stuff. I haven't received my complete medical records yet,but my last report from PCP list 11 different conditions i suffer. My research is telling me they are all related to cancer of the throat whitch led to hypothroidism and the rest related to that , including stroke . You know the saying "what you don't know want hurt you"! Well it ain't true, DAMNED IF YOU DO AND DAMNED IF YOU DON"T ! Pretty sure i will have enough info by the end of the month to be awarded 100% . Time is the big factor now. ronn

Ronn,

If your radiation treatments are related to an SC throat cancer, either a radiologist or an endocrinologist should be able to relate the hypothyroidism to the radiation. If you're on Synthroid that's worth 10%. If you can add constipation and "cognitive difficulty/memory loss or depression to the Synthroid, it's 30%.

What are your T-4, T-3/T-4 and TSH readings? Until you get the T-4 dosage stabilized, you will feel a lot of hypothyroid symptoms. Dosage adjustments are made slowly as it takes time for the body to react to changes in the thyroid meds.

I had thyroid cancer, so I have no thyroid gland. If you want to chat about it, let me know.

Ralph

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest RickB54

Guest RickB54

Posted
Posted

Ronn,

I was just put on synthroid by my va primary care physician. He told me that one of the reasons I gained so much weight was that my thyroid gland was not doing its job. Initally I thought great now there really is a valid reason for all my weight gain. But after your post, I'm going to look into this a little more, seems to me there must be a reason why my gland stoped doing its job. Maybe some of my lung medications have caused a problem.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Berta Grand Master

Berta

Posted
Posted

John wrote:

"You probably have an 1151 claim. Either way if they broke it and they can't fix it you should be service connected for it. Berta Simmons can help you with the section 1151 claim."

If the VA caused you additional disability by medical error, they can service connect the additional disability under 38 USC Sec 1151.

Also a vet can state that treatment for a service connected condition has caused them additional disability-and VA will rate it as a secondary condition.

Or a vet can claim both scenarios.

They can file a claim stating that due to VA's __________ (medication, radiation, etc) used to treat their SC disability of _________,

they have developed additional disability of _________ and are claiming the additional resulting disability as secondary.

Then they can add if the additional disability is not sced and that claim is denied, please consider this as a claim for additional disability due to VA medical error under auspices of 38 USC section 1151.

The additional disability has to be proven by medical evidence as well as evidence of the medical error- or if secondary -medical evidence of the nexus between the SC disability and the additional newer disability.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
qrdgv2tebc Collaborator

qrdgv2tebc

Posted
Posted
Ronn,

If your radiation treatments are related to an SC throat cancer, either a radiologist or an endocrinologist should be able to relate the hypothyroidism to the radiation. If you're on Synthroid that's worth 10%. If you can add constipation and "cognitive difficulty/memory loss or depression to the Synthroid, it's 30%.

What are your T-4, T-3/T-4 and TSH readings? Until you get the T-4 dosage stabilized, you will feel a lot of hypothyroid symptoms. Dosage adjustments are made slowly as it takes time for the body to react to changes in the thyroid meds.

I had thyroid cancer, so I have no thyroid gland. If you want to chat about it, let me know.

Ralph

Link to comment
Share on other sites
qrdgv2tebc Collaborator

qrdgv2tebc

Posted
Posted

I had a total Thyroidictomy on 2006 Nov,15. I put in a claim in March 2007 for Thyroid cancer under Agent Orange,i am also on Levothyroxine for the rest of my life. i also had weight gain,from 190 to 220, fatigability , mental disturbance, muscular weakness.

I don't know if it will be S/C right now but maybe down the road it will put on the agent orang list, at least i will have a retro date as to when i put in my claim.

Patrick

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ronn Enthusiast

ronn

Posted
  • Author
Posted

One of the first things they did after my stroke was increase my synthroid medication ! Monday i go see my pcp and will have a few questions . Such as why I've never been seen by an endocrinologist or one was not consulted ?

I had a total Thyroidictomy on 2006 Nov,15. I put in a claim in March 2007 for Thyroid cancer under Agent Orange,i am also on Levothyroxine for the rest of my life. i also had weight gain,from 190 to 220, fatigability , mental disturbance, muscular weakness.

I don't know if it will be S/C right now but maybe down the road it will put on the agent orang list, at least i will have a retro date as to when i put in my claim.

Patrick

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to question listing
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Guidelines and Terms of Use

  I accept