The Board denied service connection for syncopal episodes and a compensable rating for sarcoidosis, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active service or service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined that the Veteran's syncopal episodes were less likely caused by his service-connected sarcoidosis. The Board also found insufficient evidence to grant a compensable rating for sarcoidosis, as it was currently in remission and not causing significant pulmonary involvement.
- Claimed conditions
- syncopal episodes, arthritis of multiple joints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1609036
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for syncopal episodes, finding that these episodes are secondary to her service-connected migraine headaches.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding obtaining SSA records and scheduling an examination for syncopal episodes. The Veteran's service treatment records show she had syncopal episodes during her military service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of arthritis of multiple joints due to the appellant's withdrawal.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, neurological and cognitive deficiencies, collateral damage to the shoulder and hand due to syncopal episodes, right hand disability, left shoulder disability, right forearm disability, right eye disability, left knee disability, and cervical spine disability are being remanded.,Service connection is granted for hypertension and supraventricular tachycardia.
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