The Board denied service connection for neurosarcoidosis, finding that the evidence does not support a direct or secondary relationship to active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no medical nexus between the Veteran's service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disabilities and his diagnosed neurosarcoidosis.
- Claimed conditions
- neurosarcoidosis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20034709
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neurosarcoidosis and obstructive sleep apnea due to outstanding private treatment records, clarification of diagnoses, and new medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for clarification on the etiology of the Veteran's neurosarcoidosis.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis, neurosarcoidosis, and COPD as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected sarcoidosis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for sarcoidosis, brain lesions and seizures, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism due to incomplete development of records and inadequate medical opinions.
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