Sarcoidosis decisions — 2002

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and sarcoidosis.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis and sinusitis as there was no evidence linking these conditions to active military service.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected pulmonary sarcoidosis, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the appellant's sarcoidosis warrants a 30 percent disability rating, effective from June 17, 1999. The claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and peripheral neuropathy, as well as an increased evaluation for his right iliac crest fracture. The decision also noted that the veteran's claim of metal staples in his chest was referred to the RO.

The Board denied an increased rating for sarcoidosis, finding that the veteran's condition was in remission and not active, with no evidence of persistent symptoms requiring chronic low dose corticosteroids. The disability picture did not meet the diagnostic criteria for assignment of a compensable evaluation under any relevant codes.

The Board found that the veteran's sarcoidosis was not incurred or aggravated during service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary sarcoidosis with fatigue and sleep disturbance, finding that the condition was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's sarcoidosis required a maintenance level of corticosteroids from January 7, 1999 through May 28, 2001. For this period, an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent was not warranted.