The Veteran's left lower extremity scar is granted a 10% rating effective August 10, 2016. Service connection for pulmonary sarcoidosis is also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the Veteran's claim that his current pulmonary sarcoidosis had its onset during service and is related to exposure to environmental particulates, including from working as an aircraft mechanic.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity scar, pulmonary sarcoidosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24021822
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Related decisions
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- 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.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left lower extremity scar and sleep apnea. The right knee disability claim is remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for hypertension was granted with an effective date of January 5, 2022.,Claims for bilateral hearing loss and midsternal chest scar were denied as the earliest possible effective dates are January 5, 2022.,Claim for left lower extremity scar was also denied as the earliest possible effective dates are January 5, 2022.
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