Sarcoidosis decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination regarding sarcoidosis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial compensable rating for sarcoidosis prior to February 18, 2015, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a respiratory disability, sarcoidosis, and related conditions due to gas exposure. The issues of service connection for liver disorder, heart disability, and bilateral eye disability are remanded as there is insufficient evidence on record regarding their etiology.

The appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that exposure to oil fires during service more than doubled his likelihood of developing the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a disability manifested by high liver function test and sarcoidosis, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities or chronic conditions within one year post-service separation.

The Veteran's lymphadenitis/sarcoidosis is rated at 100 percent effective March 15, 2016. The Board also found that the Veteran has diastolic congestive heart failure due to sarcoidosis and granted a 100 percent rating for this condition as well.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation has been assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee degenerative changes, as well as for sarcoid uveitis. The VA is instructed to obtain any outstanding treatment records and schedule a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's bilateral knees and sarcoid uveitis.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left knee disability, right ankle disability, sarcoidosis, and a higher rating for lumbar strain due to additional medical development and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on employment. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to an increased rating for systemic sarcoidosis and OSA.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information in the January 2012 VA examination and the Veteran's testimony about breathing problems since service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new opinion on whether sarcoidosis is related to service, including Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for sarcoidosis was denied. The Board also remanded the cases of increased rating for lumbosacral strain and TDIU evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis, anosmia, sarcoidosis, hypertension, and psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence. The VA will obtain additional treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disability, finding insufficient evidence to show that his current eye disabilities had their onset in service or were otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that there is new and material evidence to support reopening of his claims. The appeals are remanded for further development including VA examinations and opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran’s current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for lymphoma, bronchogenic carcinoma, sarcoidosis, and aplastic anemia was withdrawn.,Service connection for bronchogenic carcinoma, sarcoidosis, and aplastic anemia is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by an irregular heartbeat, secondary to his service-connected sarcoidosis, has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability manifested by itching, secondary to his service-connected sarcoidosis, has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, prostate cancer, and sarcoidosis with a history of anemia due to additional development being needed.