Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and sarcoidosis.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis and sinusitis as there was no evidence linking these conditions to active military service.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected pulmonary sarcoidosis, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the appellant's sarcoidosis warrants a 30 percent disability rating, effective from June 17, 1999. The claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and peripheral neuropathy, as well as an increased evaluation for his right iliac crest fracture. The decision also noted that the veteran's claim of metal staples in his chest was referred to the RO.

The Board denied an increased rating for sarcoidosis, finding that the veteran's condition was in remission and not active, with no evidence of persistent symptoms requiring chronic low dose corticosteroids. The disability picture did not meet the diagnostic criteria for assignment of a compensable evaluation under any relevant codes.

The Board found that the veteran's sarcoidosis was not incurred or aggravated during service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary sarcoidosis with fatigue and sleep disturbance, finding that the condition was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's sarcoidosis required a maintenance level of corticosteroids from January 7, 1999 through May 28, 2001. For this period, an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent was not warranted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for sarcoidosis, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the results of his pulmonary function tests.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sarcoidosis, effective from February 6, 1986. The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for sarcoidosis was granted, with a current evaluation of 60 percent and effective from October 7, 2000.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, respiratory disability including sarcoidosis, joint pain, skin condition, and headaches have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or onset within one year of separation.

The veteran's service-connected thoracic spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, effective from December 1994. The evaluation for the thoracic spine wedging remains unchanged as it does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The March 1994 rating decision did not grant service connection for sarcoidosis, Raynaud's disease, or urticaria due to the absence of a diagnosis at that time. The appellant argues that her husband had symptoms indicative of these conditions prior to his death in 1998.

The veteran's sarcoidosis was granted a 60% disability rating as of June 8, 1998. The RO denied service connection for hypertension on secondary basis and the February 1992 decision denying lung condition was not found to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of evidence, including a VA pulmonary examination and review of medical records to determine if an increased rating is warranted for sarcoidosis. The veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis, liver condition, stomach condition, neurological condition, and skin condition (claimed as cysts and nodules) are also on appeal.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including knee disabilities, PTSD, urinary tract disorders, sarcoidosis, and scars. The reasons are not provided in this text.

The Board has remanded the case due to a significant change in the law regarding service connection claims and the need for additional verification of the veteran's National Guard service.

The VA has granted a combined 10 percent evaluation for sarcoidosis with cutaneous involvement and tinea pedis and tinea versicolor, effective from the date of service connection.