Sarcoidosis decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that there is no evidence linking the Veteran's current lung disorder, including sarcoidosis, to his active duty service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's sarcoidosis was caused by exposure to harmful chemicals in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying the Veteran's employment status.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected tooth #9 and his claim for service connection for headaches have been denied. The remaining issues are not addressed as they were remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis, finding it likely that the Veteran's condition was present within one year of his discharge from active duty.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) is also granted. The Board determined that the current diagnosis aligns with the claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disability, including sleep apnea and sarcoidosis, is being remanded due to the need for an additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 28, 1993 for the grant of a 10 percent disability rating for sarcoidosis and respiratory disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and left optic neuropathy, status post tumor removal. The claim for sleep apnea was also addressed but not decided as it is pending.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is manifested by shortness of breath, occasional coughs, and chest pressure. The Board finds that the evidence does not warrant an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for sarcoidosis.

The Board has remanded the case for further review, including consideration of a recent VHA opinion and other evidence. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered by the RO in light of this new information.

The Board determined that the Veteran's NHL is in remission and does not have any current residuals. The symptoms he reported, including fatigue, shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, hypothyroidism, and sarcoidosis, are not related to his NHL or its treatment.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were denied as her claimed conditions did not develop during or are otherwise related to her active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is at least as likely as not related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected sarcoidosis with bronchial asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The Board also found that there is a reasonable possibility that the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam may have caused his current sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis was denied as he does not currently have the disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea and granted a 30 percent rating for sarcoidosis, but remanded his increased rating claim for sarcoidosis.

The Board has requested additional development to ensure that all relevant National Guard service treatment records are obtained for the Veteran. The case is now remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are as likely as not due to exposure to military weapons during active service. Service connection is denied for carpal tunnel syndrome and sarcoidosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted since the June 2007 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and has remanded the issue of service connection for residuals of an eye injury, to include glaucoma.