Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for sarcoidosis and denied his claim for an earlier effective date for a 30 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis as the evidence did not show it was incurred or aggravated during active duty training (ACDUTRA). The Veteran's diagnosis of sarcoidosis occurred after his military service and there is no link to his ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is granted service connection, and his erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right knee disability, left knee disability, right foot disability, and left foot disability are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection was granted for neuropathy of the left upper extremity and sarcoidosis, both found to be related to military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances related to crutches and topical ointments or medications due to lack of evidence showing wear and tear on his clothes, and because he is only service-connected for one skin disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, including VA treatment records from March 2018 and thereafter. The AOJ must review this evidence before readjudicating his claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis and its secondary effects on other conditions. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and review of his claims for a gastric ulcer, joint pain (claimed as rheumatoid arthritis), and sarcoidosis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claimed sarcoidosis, including his exposure to asbestos and radiation during service. The Veteran is also asked to provide details of his reported exposures.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The appeal is also dismissed as there are no merits to consider.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left shoulder injury, residuals of a right shoulder injury, and sarcoidosis. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

Service connection for COPD is granted on the basis of aggravation, but not otherwise. Service connection for Sarcoidosis is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure and possible secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis has not required the use of low dose maintenance or intermittent corticosteroids during any period on appeal, and therefore a compensable disability rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and verifying periods of active duty. The Veteran's respiratory disability is being considered as a direct service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for vascular headaches, sinus condition (presumed secondary to sarcoidosis and uveitis), and uveitis due to conflicting medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis and COPD has been granted, along with an earlier effective date for SMC based on a need for aid and attendance.,However, the Veteran's request for an increased rate of SMC was denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria under VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis left side, a respiratory disorder, and a mental impairment as secondary to a stroke due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and a respiratory disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requests additional medical records and schedules the Veteran for an examination to determine if his current conditions are related to service.