Sarcoidosis Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected sleep apnea with sarcoidosis and pneumonitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for sarcoidosis of the lung 4th stage, skin, head and remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, joint pain (all) (also claimed as right hip), and peripheral neuropathy (also claimed as lower extremities).

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date and remanded the claim for a compensable rating for service-connected sarcoidosis.

The Board granted the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for headaches and remanded the claims for service connection for headaches and an increased rating for sarcoidosis.

The Board granted service connection for sarcoidosis and non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy left eye, both based on the Veteran's presumed toxic exposure under the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for pulmonary sarcoidosis and a TDIU, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating or show that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted service connection for sarcoidosis and denied an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for schizophrenia, while remanding the claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sarcoidosis to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including obtaining outstanding service medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and related conditions due to inadequate medical examination and opinion, as well as inextricably intertwined issues.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain was withdrawn by the Veteran, and thus dismissed.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for sarcoidosis to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and obtain an adequate examination.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to include as secondary to service-connected asthma, but denied an initial compensable rating for asthma and remanded the claim for service connection for sarcoidosis.

The Board granted service connection for sarcoidosis and sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric condition, but remanded the claim for an initial evaluation more than 10 percent for left knee condition.

The Board remands the issues related to the Veteran's eye disabilities for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for multiple respiratory conditions, including sarcoidosis, bronchial asthma, COPD, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, emphysema, and tuberculosis pleurisy.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, claimed as sarcoidosis and chronic bronchitis, due to missing records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sarcoidosis, right and left fingers disabilities, and a cardiac disability due to insufficient development of evidence regarding in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other toxic substances.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II, uveitis of the right eye with increased ocular pressure and defective vision, increased ocular pressure of the left eye with defective vision, hypertension, a respiratory disorder (claimed as asthmatic bronchitis), a skin disability, sarcoid arthritis, chest pain, and an acquired psychiatric disability, to obtain new VA examinations.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew all claims, including the instant appeal, on January 27, 2025.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for an increased rating and service connection due to premature filing of a VA Form 10182 before the AOJ had adjudicated the issues.