Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disorders, specifically asthma and sarcoidosis. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to decide them.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after the last adjudication, and the Veteran's representative submitted additional private treatment records without waiving review by the AOJ.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis and found that an effective date of March 17, 2013 is warranted for the increased rating of 20% for a lateral meniscal tear of the left knee.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability related to asbestos exposure, including sarcoidosis, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for further development.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues on appeal, including the claims of service connection for sarcoidosis, hypertension, asthma, and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary sarcoidosis and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a non-initial rating in excess of 10 percent for post sarcoidosis, liver involvement was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating under DC 7312. For TDIU, the Veteran was found to be capable of obtaining and maintaining gainful employment with reasonable accommodations due to non-service connected factors.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and the need for a VA examination. The Veteran's respiratory disorder, including asthma and pulmonary sarcoidosis, is being evaluated in light of her service treatment records and assertions.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability has not been manifested by compensable loss of range of motion, and there is evidence of pain on motion from April 8, 2015. The criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent have not been met.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a back disability and granted it. The Veteran's other claims, including those for increased ratings, are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's eye disability was rated as 20 percent disabling from October 5, 2011. The rating decision granted a higher evaluation for his sarcoidosis of the eyes.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his conditions were not related to his military service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nonpulmonary sarcoidosis is related to service and grants service connection for this condition. The respiratory disability claim remains pending as further development is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, denied service connection for sarcoidosis and hypogonadism, denied service connection for high cholesterol and hypoglycemia, granted an effective date prior to October 6, 2011 for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, and granted TDIU prior to June 14, 2014. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure in Thailand. The Veteran's service connection claim remains pending.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis with pulmonary involvement is rated at 60 percent effective March 12, 2015. The Veteran's conjunctivitis is not active and does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran seeks a higher initial rating for his service-connected sarcoidosis. The case is being remanded to obtain updated treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis and colon cancer is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The Veteran served in Vietnam, which establishes his exposure to herbicide agents. His sarcoidosis may be related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, right knee disorder (arthritis), prostate condition, and sarcoidosis are related to service. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is presumed due to his military service in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. The right knee disorder, prostate condition, and sarcoidosis were not present until after service.