Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was denied as she did not file a timely substantive appeal following the February 2014 Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has remanded them to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current conditions and his military service. The issues include splenomegaly, respiratory condition (including COPD and sarcoidosis), heart condition, diabetes mellitus, and small bladder blockage.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to December 12, 2011 for the 100 percent evaluation of sarcoidosis is dismissed as there was no timely notice of disagreement and no specific theory of CUE.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that the current condition is not related to the Veteran's in-service respiratory disease.

The Veteran's claim for VA beneficiary travel benefits to the Omaha VAMC was denied as there were primary care physicians available at a closer VA facility in North Platte, Nebraska.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis, a cardiac condition associated with sarcoidosis, a skin condition associated with sarcoidosis and the Veteran’s Persian Gulf War service, and a disability manifested by right hand tremors associated with sarcoidosis and the Veteran’s Persian Gulf War service. The conditions are considered to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of STRs and possible relationship between current conditions and active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sarcoidosis did not manifest during active duty or within one year of discharge, and is not shown to be incurred in service. The claim for aggravation by military service was also denied as there is no evidence supporting the contention.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for pulmonary sarcoidosis and service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected pulmonary sarcoidosis have been denied. The Board found that the current ratings were not warranted, and there was no medical evidence or opinion linking the Veteran's sleep disorder to his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis and gastroesophageal reflux disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their onset during service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and residuals of a chest wound.,The Veteran's tinnitus disability is already assigned the maximum schedular evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted as service-connected.,Increased ratings are required for cervical spine DJD, right shoulder arthritis, sarcoidosis, and bilateral pinguecula.,Service connection is denied for fibromyalgia, polyarthritis (claimed as polyarthritis), chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, and sleep disability. Additional examinations are needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's knee scars, right elbow disability, left great toe disability, low back disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral wrist disability, and bilateral ankle disability are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, sarcoidosis, lumbar spine disorder, and bilateral hearing loss due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during service. The claims are being reviewed again as part of this process.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for sarcoidosis is denied because there was no prior claim filed before July 11, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, sarcoidosis, benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH), and sleep disturbances have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for sarcoidosis was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to unanswered medical questions regarding the Veteran's sarcoidosis and its impact on his joint pain.

The Board dismissed all increased rating claims as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sarcoidosis, hilar adenopathy, congestive heart failure, erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and a skin condition. The appeals are pending for further review.