Hypothyroidism is a" PRESUMPTIVE" condition with Agent Orange exposure. No nexus is required if you meet the Vietnam exposure requirements. Minimum rating is 30% with diagnosis and treatment.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight and thank you for watching!

Wonderful and factual video on this very important disorder for so many of us Veterans Leah. Great details and information for our disabiity claims efforts, and much needed and accurate descriptors for our exams. Thank you and your team for all the work you continue to do for all of us and our families fighting the V.A. Keep these marvelous videos coming please? EAB

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching buddy. I cannot thank you enough for your encouragement

I’ve been rated at 100 for 8 years (thyroid cancer/ hypothyroidism with residuals). They dropped it to 10% this month. During my exam I explained that my physical and mental health has only been getting worse.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

@journeyto100channel2

6 ай бұрын

Please go to the VA and keep telling them please. Tell them EVERYTHING and be OPEN. It sucks but you gotta Be honest

First timer here .I am 100% Service Connected Disabled T&P Army Veteran. Interesting topic Thank you

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by sir and thank you for your service!

Another fine medically , factually intensive video. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my buddy, Merry Christmas to you too

@MikeysRetired

Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video!! I submitted my claim for Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer and Bilateral Hemithyroidectomies Hemithyroidectomies (1 month apart) in November. Your information gave me reassurance that my endocrinologist and surgical oncologist doctors completed the DBQ correctly. Thank you. The wait begins……😄

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeysRetired I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the feedback and I hope you get some good news on this one soon

@combatdouglas1306

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical you are splendiferous!

I’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism 40 years ago. Served in Vietnam. I’ve been taking levothyroxine for 40 years. Which keeps my thyroid function at a normal level. I submitted a claim and had it denied. So if it’s under control they deny it. So what do I do to have the claim approved. I would need to stop taking my meds? Crazy! 11:40

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Hey sir I am sorry to hear this. Hypothyroidism is a condition that is presumptive to agent orange exposure. If your levels are normal but only because of medication, then you should still be considered as a person suffering from the condition. Have you discussed this with a legal professional?

Thank you

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Can you please do a video on Hashimotos?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I will work on this!

@elleforever9894

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical thank you so much Leah, you’re the best! ☺️

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@elleforever9894 You are very welcome and thank you for watching!!

The VA endocrinologist has scheduled a thyroid removal surgery due to multiple goiters that impeding my trachea and esophagus. Does that carry a different rating?

@prestigeveteranmedical

9 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this. I would imagine it might. Have you spoken to a legal professional about this?

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis and the VA denied my claim even though it's hypothyroidism

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this!

Great video, thanks. Do you have any information on a rating for a complete thyroidectomy? It seems odd not to be included in the rating schedule, considering that the thyroid gland affects every cell in the body. I'll be on meds my entire life and have almost every symptom of hypothyroidism.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

I can understand your frustration. It is rated for 6 months and then you can receive ratings for the residual symptoms. I hope this helps and you may want to follow up with a VSO for additional clarification

Great video. Can you respond to the hypothyroidism related to being presumptive to agent orange. What is the VA's ruling on this condition?

@prestigeveteranmedical

9 ай бұрын

It is my understanding that it is now presumptive but you may want to check with a legal professional. Here is a link to an article: www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/publications/agent-orange/agent-orange-2021/presumptions.asp

I have a cyst found on the pituitary gland on my brain and some how the va submitted a request for a dbq for endo thyroid and parathyroid I’m just confused at this point

@prestigeveteranmedical

7 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear this. Best of luck and keep us posted!

Is there a way to get the symptoms of hypothyroidism rated as a disability? I have a zero percent rating, all of my blood work has been normal for years, but I still experience all of the major symptoms, i.e. extreme fatigue, etc. I can't get diagnosed with chronic fatigue since I have a thyroid disorder, but the extreme fatigue is debilitating and impacts my entire life.

@prestigeveteranmedical

7 ай бұрын

You may want to check with a legal professional like a VSO on that. I am sorry to hear this and thank you for watching

Hey Leah. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos back in November at the VA currently taking meds to treat it. I was also diagnosed with PTSD in January. I’m OIF 2 vet. Will I be able to file a claim for the Hashimotos due to PTSD?

@prestigeveteranmedical

5 ай бұрын

Hi sir you may want to follow up with a legal professional on this but if you are an eligible veteran you should be able to file for anything you believe is related to service

I was rated 10% for hashimoto's to include chronic fatigue (cfs) in 2008. I recently went to a c&p exam for a rate increase. I don't fully understand the updated rating schedule. For example I could end up with a cfs rating of 20% and then hashimoto would be rated at 0%. Is that roughly how the rating schedule works now?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

That is a great question. CFS is a separate condition and if you have fatigue related to your thyroid condition it would likely just be regular fatigue not a syndrome as the syndrome itself must be diagnosed when all other causes are ruled out. As far as the residuals are concerned you would want to follow up with a legal professional on that but it is my understanding that of approved those residuals would be rated on their schedule for ratings.

If I am taking medication that helps regulate my thyroid. Should I not take this prior to the exam so they see the effects it causes or should I just state that I am on the medication and its currently regulated due to it? I keep having to get the doses raised due to my body adjusting to it. I also have to rely heavily on it. If I miss a dose, my muscles tighten, joints lock up, fatigue, many more issues happen. Just don't want the fact it is currently regulate due to the high dose I am on affect my chances.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Sir I would never recommend to discontinue a medication . They will likely consider your severity based upon the condition with medication control. You may want to follow up with a legal professional on this.

Can this be a secondary condition from major depressive disorder? I took medication like Prozac during military service.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Every case is different. If you would like more information on nexus letters please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com

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@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

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I have been on 175 mg for Levothyroxine now since year or so after I got out of the military. Have to get blood work done every 6 months to check the levels. Did with cold sensitivities, fatigue, depression, anxiety, dry skin, hair loss and many more issues. Weight issues biggest one. Any tips for applying for benefits over it?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this sir. You really just have to make sure that you can show how it is related to your service or another service connected disability

@kctippensusmc

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical I am already at a 50% for Depression and anxiety. I know you stated that it could have a big part to the Thyroid function.

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@kctippensusmc Got it that makes sense. Well you can certainly look up some of the articles I mentioned and provide them to the examiner or your healthcare provider to see if they will write you a statement about the connection

@kctippensusmc

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you for the information!

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@kctippensusmc You bet sir! Please keep us posted on this!

I currently get 30% for anxiety. Could I claim hypothyroidism as a secondary?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

You can always claim anything anytime that you believe is related to your service sir! Best of luck and keep us posted.

@freddiep2720

Жыл бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical is this related to gw or toxis exporsures?

@prestigeveteranmedical

Жыл бұрын

@@freddiep2720 This video is unrelated to a specific cause of hypothyroidism. It is just about the C&P exam