Sarcoidosis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal was granted as her substantive appeal (VA Form 9) filed in August 2020 was accepted due to good cause for the untimely filing, and thus her claims remain pending.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for sarcoidosis should be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability, sarcoidosis, and diabetes due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination. The claim for TDIU prior to March 10, 2016 remains pending.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a respiratory disability and diabetes mellitus, type II (DM) due to duty-to-assist errors. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, voiding dysfunction, and sarcoid type granuloma of the right upper lip are granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and left shoulder condition are denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to need regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate is dismissed as moot.

The Board has found that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's sarcoidosis, COPD, and lung nodules disabilities.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sarcoidosis, which he contends is related to Agent Orange exposure. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a direct relationship between his current sarcoidosis and his military service.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) is granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current lung disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service. Additionally, the Board has also granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of sarcoidosis, cervical strain, and eczema of the bilateral hands is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for neck disability is remanded due to inadequate examination. The Veteran's claim for eczema of the bilateral hands is also remanded as there are questions regarding systemic therapy.

The Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis and irritable bowel syndrome are granted based on the PACT Act. The claim for headaches is remanded due to incomplete service records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, and sarcoidosis due to potential service connection issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and left elbow disability require additional development due to potential exposure to toxic substances during his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to service and the claim for service connection has been granted. The claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, CAD, GERD, kidney disease, sarcoidosis, and OSA are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeals for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for sarcoidosis with interstitial lung disease, service connection for sleep apnea, and service connection for tinnitus have been dismissed.

The Veteran's asthma and sarcoidosis were granted service connection on a direct basis effective July 19, 2016. The Board found that an earlier effective date of July 19, 2016 is warranted due to the RO's error in using the PACT Act effective date for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis but has remanded the issue of service connection for a lung disability, other than sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis with obstructive sleep apnea has been granted an initial rating of 100 percent, resolving his claim for increased disability.

The Board has determined that the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded due to deficiencies in the decision-making process and need for further examination.