VAP isn't useless. Medium and small particle LDL are bad and you can have low triglycerides and still have a lot of small LDL. So it's a good idea to get it checked. What you're hoping for is Pattern A. Pattern B is bad. It usually goes along with low HDL too.

Definitely get the thyroid tests done as well. I haven't heard anything about how/if the thyroid affects the production of small LDL so it could perhaps do so.