Sarcoidosis decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis and joint pain (claimed as rheumatoid arthritis) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.,The Board found that the Veteran's current sarcoidosis is not related to his in-service rheumatic fever, and his joint pain is more likely related to his diagnosed sarcoidosis.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for sarcoidosis, but remanded it due to unclear evidence and outstanding VA treatment records.,The claims for reopening of service connection for a bilateral thumb disorder, mono type infection, thyroid disorder (Graves Disease and hyperthyroidism), and skin disorder are also remanded.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is related to his active duty service. The claims for benign prostatic hypertrophy and a skin condition are remanded due to the need for VA medical opinions regarding exposure to herbicides.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and clarification regarding the Veteran's arthritic conditions, including whether they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis, right hip disability, avascular necrosis, osteoporosis, glaucoma (eye disability), a right hand disability, a left hand disability, hypertension, and bilateral foot disabilities. The issues are being addressed due to new evidence associated with his file.

The appeal of service connection for pulmonary hypertension is dismissed. Service connection for sarcoidosis is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The appeals for irritable bowel syndrome, nasal injury residuals, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for post-operative excision, nonunion fracture right talus was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of evaluating pulmonary sarcoidosis due to incomplete information in the examination report.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis and asthma due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims will be reviewed again with new opinions on direct service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to May 20, 2013 is being remanded as the Board finds that it raises a question of whether he was capable of maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sarcoidosis, an enlarged spleen, and enlarged lymph nodes due to inadequate medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be impacted by the outcome of these other claims.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is currently rated 60 percent disabling. The Board has requested additional development to assess the current severity of his service-connected sarcoidosis and any related side effects from medication.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional private treatment records related to the Veteran's sarcoidosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for service-connected sarcoidosis and an extraschedular TDIU solely due to service-connected sarcoidosis. The VA is directed to obtain relevant medical records, arrange for an examination of the Veteran, and provide appropriate notice regarding how to substantiate a claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, including as due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, is denied because there is no evidence of a diagnosis during service or within one year post-service. The Board finds the medical opinion against this claim.,Service connection for a right ankle disability is also denied as there is no evidence of chronicity in service and no current disability linked to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a medical opinion to determine if his current service-connected lung disabilities are due to inhalation injury during vault door reconstruction in service. The case will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, sarcoidosis, and a lung disability due to insufficient evidence of record regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is not causally or etiologically due to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for sarcoidosis is denied. The Board found that the Veteran's sarcoidosis did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 6600 or 6846.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, pansinusitis, and sarcoidosis due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of substantial compliance with Board directives. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to unclear employment history and the need for clarification of his work hours, income, and dates from 2015 through 2018. The RO should request this information from the Veteran's previous employer.