Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is manifested by shortness of breath, occasional coughs, and chest pressure. The Board finds that the evidence does not warrant an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for sarcoidosis.

The Board has remanded the case for further review, including consideration of a recent VHA opinion and other evidence. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered by the RO in light of this new information.

The Board determined that the Veteran's NHL is in remission and does not have any current residuals. The symptoms he reported, including fatigue, shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, hypothyroidism, and sarcoidosis, are not related to his NHL or its treatment.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were denied as her claimed conditions did not develop during or are otherwise related to her active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is at least as likely as not related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected sarcoidosis with bronchial asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The Board also found that there is a reasonable possibility that the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam may have caused his current sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis was denied as he does not currently have the disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea and granted a 30 percent rating for sarcoidosis, but remanded his increased rating claim for sarcoidosis.

The Board has requested additional development to ensure that all relevant National Guard service treatment records are obtained for the Veteran. The case is now remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are as likely as not due to exposure to military weapons during active service. Service connection is denied for carpal tunnel syndrome and sarcoidosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted since the June 2007 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and has remanded the issue of service connection for residuals of an eye injury, to include glaucoma.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sarcoidosis has been reopened and is now considered.

The Veteran's PTSD and dysthymic disorder, sarcoidosis, residuals of hepatitis B, right knee arthritis, and left knee arthritis are currently rated as 70 percent for PTSD and dysthymic disorder, 10 percent for sarcoidosis, no rating assigned for the other conditions. The appeals for increased ratings for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sarcoidosis with renal involvement does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to service.

The Veteran died from sarcoid heart disease, which the Board found was not service-connected. The cause of death is attributed to a condition that manifested years after service and for which there is no evidence of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, respiratory disorders (to include bronchial asthma and sarcoidosis), lumbar arthritis with disc disease, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and TDIU were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for an updated VA examination. The Veteran seeks a higher rating for his service-connected pulmonary sarcoidosis.