Sarcoidosis decisions — 2020

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is granted as service-connected, with a grant of TDIU effective October 6, 2011.,The Veteran's hypogonadism secondary to sarcoidosis is also granted. The initial rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is granted at 20 percent each from October 6, 2011.,Diabetes mellitus remains denied as a higher rating than 20 percent prior to November 4, 2017 and since that date. Renal insufficiency remains denied as a higher rating than 80 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that there was no evidence of early manifestations of the condition during service and no link to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The current diagnosis is considered unrelated to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sarcoidosis, a lung disorder (to include as separate and secondary to sarcoidosis), a heart disorder (to include as secondary to sarcoidosis), an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include as secondary to sarcoidosis), and a kidney disorder (to include as secondary to sarcoidosis).,The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his noise exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous instructions. The appeal is now focused on verifying if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand, which would allow for a presumption of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU and a compensable rating for service-connected pulmonary sarcoidosis has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with prior remand directives and an addendum opinion is required regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sarcoidosis and service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and clarification, including service connection claims for various conditions and an increased rating claim for cervical spine strain.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to sarcoidosis has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including asthma, depression, sarcoidosis, hydrocephalus, and left wrist injury. The Veteran is also requested to appear for VA examinations.