The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current lung disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service. Additionally, the Board has also granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a link between the Veteran's diagnosed sarcoidosis and bronchitis with his military service, including exposure to toxins and injuries sustained during service. The Board also found that the Veteran's diabetes is likely due to steroid treatment for his service-connected sarcoidosis.
- Claimed conditions
- sarcoidosis, bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26019995
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