The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and peripheral neuropathy, as well as an increased evaluation for his right iliac crest fracture. The decision also noted that the veteran's claim of metal staples in his chest was referred to the RO.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for reopening the claim of service connection for sarcoidosis due to lack of new and material evidence, and there is no direct or presumptive link between the veteran's active military service and these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- sarcoidosis, peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2002
- Citation
- 0203992
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for spinal stenosis, peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for major depressive disorder, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and a gastrointestinal disability due to untimeliness of the VA Form 10182. The appeal for service connection for sarcoidosis was denied based on the lack of evidence supporting a current disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for sarcoidosis as additional development is necessary.
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