Sarcoidosis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, including as due to asbestos exposure, is being remanded for further development and a medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation higher than 30 percent for pulmonary sarcoidosis prior to April 1, 2016 was denied as the evidence did not show that he required daily high dose corticosteroids or immuno-suppressive medications.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral sarcoidosis of the eye was denied as his vision correction was at least 20/40 in both eyes, without visual field defects.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for sarcoidosis, previously claimed as COPD.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis. The issues of service connection for a bilateral foot condition, low testosterone, and body pain are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the initial evaluations for sarcoidosis with splenomegaly and sleep apnea, as well as the right little finger ulnar deviation. The Board dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and related issues have been dismissed, except for the sarcoidosis claim which has been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for sarcoidosis and TDIU are being remanded due to inconsistencies in the medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, right knee disability, left knee disability, and other conditions. The appeals are now remanded to determine whether service connection can be established.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the previous opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sarcoidosis is related to exposure to particulate matter and/or burning oil well fires. The examiner must address specific medical records and articles submitted by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and kidney disease due to potential issues with obtaining medical records, as well as needing further clarification on the etiology of the conditions. The claims are also inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to his death. There are no remaining issues for the Board to consider.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, active sarcoidosis, and right foot disability. The claims are being remanded for further development regarding hypertension and right hip disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, sarcoidosis of the lungs, and left foot plantar fasciitis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis, heart disability, hypertension, achilles tendon disabilities, and lower back/knee disabilities. The case is being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis, neurosarcoidosis, and COPD as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected sarcoidosis.

The Board has decided that there is not enough information in the current file to determine if the Veteran's sarcoidosis had its onset during service or is otherwise related to such service. The case is being sent back for further examination and evidence collection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted due to his exposure to herbicide agents during service. The claims for sleep apnea, COPD, sarcoidosis, and hypertension are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board denies his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's sleep apnea with asthma and sarcoidosis is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted as his disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 6847 (sleep apnea), 6602 (asthma), or 6846 (sarcoidosis).

Service connection is granted for sarcoidosis. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.