The VA has determined that the veteran's sarcoidosis does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms do not warrant such an evaluation under either the old or new diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The most recent PFTs did not reach the levels required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6600, and the veteran's sarcoidosis was described as quiescent with no systemic involvement requiring corticosteroids.
- Claimed conditions
- sarcoidosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2005
- Citation
- 0503389
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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.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to revision of prior rating decisions on grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) for further development.
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