Sarcoidosis decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The appeal is also dismissed as there are no merits to consider.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury, residuals of a right shoulder injury, and sarcoidosis. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

Service connection for COPD is granted on the basis of aggravation, but not otherwise. Service connection for Sarcoidosis is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure and possible secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis has not required the use of low dose maintenance or intermittent corticosteroids during any period on appeal, and therefore a compensable disability rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and verifying periods of active duty. The Veteran's respiratory disability is being considered as a direct service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for vascular headaches, sinus condition (presumed secondary to sarcoidosis and uveitis), and uveitis due to conflicting medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis and COPD has been granted, along with an earlier effective date for SMC based on a need for aid and attendance.,However, the Veteran's request for an increased rate of SMC was denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria under VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis left side, a respiratory disorder, and a mental impairment as secondary to a stroke due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and a respiratory disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requests additional medical records and schedules the Veteran for an examination to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and physical examinations.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, thus denying a nonservice-connected pension.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and sarcoidosis, but denied for allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's cause of death due to sarcoidosis is also confirmed.,The claim for asthma remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, sarcoidosis, a digestive disorder (diverticulosis), and dermatitis have all been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or within one year after discharge.,Service connection cannot be granted because the medical evidence does not establish that any of these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for sarcoidosis and uveitis due to inadequate medical opinions, in particular regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and her service. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a spleen condition as secondary to sarcoidosis, rating in excess of 30 percent for sarcoidosis, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The remand is required because there are outstanding private treatment records from Dr. R.B. that need to be obtained.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including lung disability, right hip condition, right hand condition, low back condition, OSA, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining complete service treatment records and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for a left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and sarcoidosis due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service records do not show any in-service injuries or illnesses related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the appropriate ratings and service connection for sarcoidosis, COPD, and eye disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now pending. The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to support the reopening of his claims for PTSD and sleep apnea, but not for sarcoidosis, IHD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, DDD of the lumbar spine, or PTSD.