Sarcoidosis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. The initial rating of 10 percent, but not higher, has been assigned for pulmonary sarcoidosis. Service connection has also been established for migraine headaches, degenerative arthritis in the left knee, right knee disorder (osteoarthritis), right ankle sprain, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, bilateral flat feet, and various foot conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not require regular aid and assistance from another person as a result of these conditions.

The appeal as to the proposed severance of service connection for sarcoidosis is dismissed. The Veteran's OSA and BHL are denied, but a compensable rating is granted for BHL.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is not causally or etiologically related to his military service and did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition and dismissed the appeal for sarcoidosis.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The claim of service connection for chronic sarcoidosis is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The initial rating for the service-connected sarcoidosis remains at noncompensable (0%) due to lack of evidence showing more than minimal impairment.

The appellant is granted a 30 percent disability rating for sarcoidosis with COPD prior to December 12, 2024.

The Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis, unilateral complete paralysis of vocal cords, and spontaneous pneumothorax are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine the likely etiology of the Veteran's sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. Rescheduled VA examinations will be conducted to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions and the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining necessary medical records and conducting a proper examination. The Veteran's respiratory disability, including pulmonary sarcoidosis, is being reviewed again.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis on a direct basis, finding that the evidence is at least approximately balanced as to whether the Veteran's sarcoidosis is related to his active-duty service. The decision was based on a private medical opinion and the Veteran's participation in TERA during service.

The Veteran's SMC(l) was granted based on his service-connected prostate cancer, metastatic cancer of the back, ribs, and pelvis, and metastatic cancer of the lymphatic system. The Board found that he has additional disabilities independently ratable at 50 percent or more, including RUE peripheral neuropathy, diabetes with erectile dysfunction, LLE peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, RLE peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve, left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, and right clavicle fracture residuals. The Veteran is now entitled to SMC(m 1/2) based on these additional disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis and chronic asthma is being remanded due to the lack of an Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER) that could support his exposure claims. The Board requests the Veteran's ILER or provides a formal finding if one cannot be obtained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various respiratory conditions due to a deficient notice letter in his initial rating decision.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed due to the late filing of his Notice of Disagreement. Service connection was granted for sarcoidosis on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, as well as for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 1, 2024 for a 100 percent rating for sarcoidosis as there was no evidence of entitlement to this rating prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis and iritis due to duty-to-assist errors, inadequate VA examination, and need for additional development regarding in-service environmental exposures.

The appeal regarding service connection for sarcoidosis is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.,Service connection for migraine headaches is granted based on a finding that they are related to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder.,Service connection for CFS is granted due to evidence suggesting it was caused by an undiagnosed illness experienced during the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, specifically the Persian Gulf War.,Service connection for tinea versicolor is denied as there is no current diagnosis and it did not manifest during active service.