Sarcoidosis decisions — 2020

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is rated at 30 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The Veteran also did not meet the criteria for TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disability, low back disability, and bilateral knee disability are denied. The claims for sinusitis and sarcoidosis have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, vertigo, knee instability, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is granted. The claim for an increased rating for pulmonary sarcoidosis is denied.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, sarcoidosis, bilateral hearing loss, a bilateral knee disorder, and a low back disorder due to his death.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis and tinnitus are found to be service-connected, while his bilateral hearing loss is not.,Service connection for sarcoidosis and tinnitus has been granted based on in-service exposure and continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sarcoidosis first manifested during service or within one year of discharge, and if so, whether it is likely related to inservice herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and lack of consideration of the Veteran's reports regarding his sarcoidosis symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than September 2, 2015 for TDIU and basic eligibility for education benefits under Chapter 35 (DEA). The cases are being referred to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of whether TDIU is warranted on an extraschedular basis. Additional development may be needed based on new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by chest pain, to include sarcoidosis, finding that there is no evidence linking his current diagnosis of sarcoidosis to his military service.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is causing significant functional limitations and the VA examiner will need to provide a detailed assessment of his ability to work.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including VA examinations and obtaining outstanding records. The issues of increased evaluations for right knee disabilities, PTSD, sarcoidosis, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions. The issues include left leg shortening, sinusitis, rhinitis, sarcoidosis, PTSD with depression, IHD status post angioplasty, left ankle talofibular ligament rupture, hyperparathyroidism, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service is dishonorable and therefore a bar to VA benefits. However, due to potential insanity at the time of misconduct, the Board has decided to remand the case for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, left ankle disorder, prostate cancer (secondary to asbestos exposure), right knee disorder, lower back disorder, tinnitus, and sarcoidosis. The claims are being reviewed due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, but remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis, body pain, low testosterone, and a bilateral foot condition are all denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and military service.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos and zinc chromate during service, as well as his diagnosis of sarcoidosis. The VA is instructed to obtain necessary records and conduct a medical opinion.

The Board has ordered a new VA medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sarcoidosis, which is currently considered a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and evidence. The issues include back disorder, plantar fasciitis, left knee scar with keloid, and sarcoidosis.