The veteran's claims for increased ratings for sarcoidosis, residuals of a gunshot wound involving Muscle Group XXI, and residuals of a gunshot wound involving Muscle Group I were all denied by the RO. The VA determined that the veteran did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's sarcoidosis was productive of some dyspnea on exertion, mild lung dysfunction, and a DLCO value of 66 percent of the predicted value. However, there was no objective evidence of extensive fibrosis or severe dyspnea on slight exertion. The residuals of his gunshot wounds did not cause adhesions of the diaphragm, restricted excursions, moderate myocardial deficiency, or significant deformity of the chest.
- Claimed conditions
- Sarcoidosis, Residuals of a gunshot wound of the right chest, involving pleurisy, fibrosis and injury to Muscle Group XXI, Residuals of a gunshot wound of the right chest, involving injury to Muscle Group I
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2000
- Citation
- 0027339
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of January 4, 2024 for the grant of service connection for asthma and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA). The appeal regarding earlier effective dates for OSA with sarcoidosis is dismissed as a legal nullity.
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