Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and pharyngitis. Service connection is also denied for acute otitis media. The cases of sarcoidosis and myelomalacia are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status and aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence of permanent disability requiring regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound by reason of service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's rating for left eye disorder was reduced from 20% to 0%, effective June 9, 2020. Her claim for increased rating of sarcoidosis was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for sarcoidosis was denied, and the Board has remanded his claim of service connection for a left hip disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sarcoidosis and sleep disability (including sleep apnea) due to errors in the AOJ decision, including a failure to consider new evidence and an error in characterizing the issues on appeal. The VA will need to obtain medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service or any toxic exposures.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is rated at a 30 percent level, as it results in persistent symptoms requiring chronic low dose corticosteroids.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating since March 23, 2021. The VA determined that the Veteran's condition required low dose (maintenance) or intermittent corticosteroids for control.

The Veteran's scar on the upper right back was granted service connection, while his claims for tinnitus, periodontal disease, tuberculosis, common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sarcoidosis, headaches, dementia, and chronic diarrhea were denied. The claim for service connection of bronchiectasis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for a compensable initial disability rating for service-connected sarcoidosis and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, including sarcoidosis. The VA failed to obtain necessary private pulmonology treatment records prior to issuing the decision on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and a bilateral eye disability, finding that the Veteran's preexisting sarcoidosis was aggravated by her active-duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining relevant VA treatment records and providing an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's sarcoidosis.

The Board has restored service connection for chronic sarcoidosis and the associated residual scar, finding that the original decisions were not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The Veteran's eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is also restored.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for sarcoidosis with OSA and macular skin lesions, as well as entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran's sarcoidosis does not meet criteria for higher than 50 percent or 10 percent ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's lung condition is being remanded due to a duty to assist error and insufficient evidence linking his conditions to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding service connection for pulmonary sarcoidosis with associated interstitial lung disease due to in-service toxic exposure. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed based on his MOS of illustrator and any TERA (Toxic Exposure Risk Activity) opinion.

The Veteran's service connection for sarcoidosis is granted due to presumed exposure to burn pits and other toxins during his military service, as established by the PACT Act.

The appeal with respect to service connection for chest pains and increased rating for sarcoidosis is dismissed. The appeal with respect to erectile dysfunction and hypertension is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and sarcoidosis due to new evidence received since the July 2019 rating decision. The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis.