Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disability, including asthma and sarcoidosis. The issue is now on remand for further development.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, major depression, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune hepatitis, hyperlipidemia, a heart condition, sarcoidosis, and a back disability have all been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, H. pylori gastritis, and sarcoidosis based on the Veteran's service as a Persian Gulf Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sarcoidosis and a bilateral eye disorder, finding that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness upon entry into service. The Board also found that there is insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis is being remanded due to inadequate reasons or bases in the previous decision, and a new VA opinion is needed to assess whether the condition may be due to medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis was rated at 60 percent from August 12, 1992 to June 3, 1996.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis became disabling enough to warrant a TDIU effective August 12, 1992.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's visual acuity and an eye examination. The claim will be adjudicated again based on the new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and found that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure. The remaining issues have been remanded for further action.

The case is REMANDED to the AOJ for further development, including providing the Veteran VA examinations and obtaining relevant treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not properly adjudicated and requires additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the schedular percentage requirements for TDIU, and the Board finds that he is unable to secure or maintain any substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder, finding that the evidence submitted was not new and material. The claims for respiratory disorder (sarcoidosis), right hip disorder, left shoulder disorder, fibromyalgia, and right ankle disorder were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, sarcoidosis, diverticulosis, and plantar fascial and heel pain have been denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that diabetes mellitus did not have its onset in service, was not related to service, and sarcoidosis had no active manifestations or residuals warranting a compensable evaluation. For hallux valgus of the right foot, the maximum schedular rating (10%) is already assigned. For hallux valgus of the left foot, the maximum schedular rating (10%) is also already assigned.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and has reopened his previously denied claim for service connection for sarcoidosis. The decision on the merits of the sarcoidosis claim is pending.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, with service connection for sarcoidosis and endometriosis established. The Veteran received a 60 percent evaluation for sarcoidosis and the TDIU claim was also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of her medical records.