Sarcoidosis decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted. The Veteran's claims are now pending again.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sarcoidosis, a left foot disability, and a back condition due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The VA is required to provide new examinations or opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis, multiple myeloma, POEMS Syndrome, a kidney condition, and thyroid condition, are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right hip arthritis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of motion to a degree warranting a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye condition secondary to sarcoidosis has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied.

The Veteran's sleep apnea with bronchial asthma is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability (claimed as sarcoidosis) is denied. The VA examiner found no objective indications of a chronic disability due to an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained multisymptom illness.,The Veteran's claim for initial compensable rating for service-connected right ear hearing loss is denied. The VA examination showed that the Veteran has mild hearing impairment in his right ear, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for sarcoidosis, diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, and hepatitis C due to inadequate consideration of medical literature submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee condition.,Service connection for COPD and asthma is granted, with the Board finding that these conditions are related to in-service exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for sarcoidosis, brain lesions and seizures, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism due to incomplete development of records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status was denied as he did not meet the requirements of having a single service-connected disability rated at 100% and other service-connected disabilities separately rated at 60% or more.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and a need for additional evidence regarding service connection for sarcoidosis and lung cancer.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for central nerve system sarcoidosis and fungal infection of the right fingers and toes are being remanded due to missing VA treatment records.

Your appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, sarcoidosis/lymphadenopathy, and a low back disorder has been dismissed.,Your appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for peripheral neuropathy with ulnar nerve involvement of the right upper extremity has also been dismissed. As of February 7, 2008, you were granted a 30% rating for this condition and awarded a Total Disability Rating based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) as of February 1, 2009.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including right little finger disability and sarcoidosis. The Veteran's athlete's foot and vasectomy claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities remains under review.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to the appellant's active duty service.

The Veteran's left leg fracture is not considered secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver is not considered secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or pulmonary sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a right wrist disorder is granted. The case is remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disability, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sarcoidosis of the lung, small airway disease, restrictive lung disease, and chronic cough. The examiner must consider the Veteran's exposure to asbestos, hazardous fumes and chemicals due to his military occupational specialty (MOS) as a deck seaman.

The Veteran's pulmonary sarcoidosis is rated at 10 percent, and his knee disabilities are each rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that the evidence supports these ratings throughout the appeal period.