The veteran's sarcoidosis is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling from May 26, 1999.,Prior to July 23, 1996, the right inguinal hernia was rated as noncompensably disabling. From September 1, 1996, bilateral inguinal hernias are evaluated at a 40 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's sarcoidosis is currently manifested by moderate dyspnea on slight exertion with corresponding ventilatory deficit confirmed by pulmonary function tests.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, laceration scar of the left hand, residuals of right elbow dislocation, sarcoidosis, right inguinal hernia, bilateral inguinal hernias, arthritis of the knees, shoulders, and feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0012609
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for sarcoidosis as new and relevant evidence has been received since the previous denial.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.
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