The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected pulmonary sarcoidosis and sarcoidosis with cutaneous involvement associated with pulmonary sarcoidosis, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA disability evaluation criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PFTs showed mild airflow obstruction and reduced peak oxygen uptake in association with evidence of a moderate gas exchange defect and progressive air trapping. His FEV-1 was 74 percent predicted, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6600.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary sarcoidosis, sarcoidosis with cutaneous involvement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0702634
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. The initial rating of 10 percent, but not higher, has been assigned for pulmonary sarcoidosis. Service connection has also been established for migraine headaches, degenerative arthritis in the left knee, right knee disorder (osteoarthritis), right ankle sprain, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, bilateral flat feet, and various foot conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining necessary medical records and conducting a proper examination. The Veteran's respiratory disability, including pulmonary sarcoidosis, is being reviewed again.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding private treatment records and clarification of the diagnosis for the Veteran's sarcoidosis. Additionally, new medical opinions are needed.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal of the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary sarcoidosis due to a procedural issue, as she opted into the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) system via her Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review.
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