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Evidence checklist

Thyroid Cancer

DC 791438 CFR § 4.119Endocrine

Evidence strength

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Target
Saved locally
01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 1 collected
Endocrinology and oncology/surgery treatment recordsCritical

Records documenting thyroidectomy, radioactive iodine therapy, TSH-suppression therapy, and surveillance.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Records documenting post-thyroidectomy residuals (hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism)

Documentation of long-term effects from thyroid cancer treatment, each potentially ratable separately.

VA or private records · written request
03

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 1 collected
Pathology report confirming thyroid cancer type and stagingCritical

Fine needle aspiration cytology or surgical pathology report confirming papillary, follicular, medullary, or anaplastic thyroid carcinoma with staging.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
04

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Documentation of radiation or toxic exposure during serviceCritical

Records establishing in-service radiation exposure (known risk factor for thyroid cancer) or PACT Act/Agent Orange qualifying exposure.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forC&P exam prepWhat the examiner will askBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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