The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Boeck's sarcoidosis, currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, was denied by the Board. The evidence did not support a higher evaluation in excess of 10 percent under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records did not show pulmonary involvement or symptoms requiring chronic low dose or intermittent corticosteroids, which are necessary for a higher rating under the relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Boeck's sarcoidosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1030057
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew all pending appeals, and the Board dismissed the appeals.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Boeck's sarcoidosis is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for Boeck's sarcoidosis is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and ensure proper VCAA notice.
- Denied
The Board denied an increase in the veteran's rating for Boeck's sarcoidosis, finding that his condition is inactive and does not meet criteria for a higher rating.
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