Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is related to his active service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for a Board hearing in June 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The appeal is granted to that extent, but the claims for COPD and sarcoidosis are remanded as there is insufficient competent medical evidence to make a fully-informed decision.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are related to his initial active duty training (ACDUTRA) military service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for lumbar degenerative disc disease and sarcoidosis due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions. The Veteran's claim of a higher rating for his back condition is being reviewed, and he may withdraw this claim if he wishes. For sarcoidosis, the AOJ must consider whether it is service-connected or secondary to sarcoidosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is at least as likely as not related to his active military service, including his in-service coughs and exposure to asbestos. Therefore, service connection for sarcoidosis is granted.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis as it did not manifest during active duty or ACDUTRA, and there is no evidence of disease incurred in service.

The claim of service connection for sarcoidosis is denied, and the claim of effective date earlier than December 2, 2010, for IVDS is denied. The claim of an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for IVDS from December 2, 2010 to December 30, 2010, and since February 1, 2011, is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis was denied for a compensable rating prior to August 14, 2013 and for ratings in excess of 30 percent from August 14, 2013 to June 7, 2017. The claim for a higher rating after June 8, 2017 was also denied.,The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus was remanded as it may have complications that warrant separate ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for service-connected sarcoidosis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tachycardia is denied as a matter of law. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to his combined service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are at least in equipoise as to whether they prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's sarcoidosis is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the need for high dose corticosteroids.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for sarcoidosis was denied. From May 31, 2007, the rating for sarcoidosis remained at 10 percent and from June 15, 2012, it remained at 30 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination regarding sarcoidosis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial compensable rating for sarcoidosis prior to February 18, 2015, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a respiratory disability, sarcoidosis, and related conditions due to gas exposure. The issues of service connection for liver disorder, heart disability, and bilateral eye disability are remanded as there is insufficient evidence on record regarding their etiology.

The appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that exposure to oil fires during service more than doubled his likelihood of developing the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a disability manifested by high liver function test and sarcoidosis, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities or chronic conditions within one year post-service separation.