Sarcoidosis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's sarcoidosis and right ear hearing loss have been granted service connection as their diagnoses are directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder, finding that there was no causal relationship between his in-service exposure to herbicide agents or an upper respiratory infection and his current lung disorder. The Board also found that sarcoidosis did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, dry eyes, skin rash, sarcoidosis, IBS, and acid reflux. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are based on direct evidence of their onset during or shortly after his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a respiratory/pulmonary disorder, including sarcoidosis, is remanded due to the need for further development regarding toxic exposure risk activities. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be affected by the outcome of the service connection claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sarcoidosis and his service-connected conditions. The Veteran is requested to undergo a thorough VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea with sarcoidosis is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient medical evidence.

The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, or sarcoidosis during the pendency of these service-connection claims.,Service connection was denied for hypertension as there is no evidence showing it manifested within one year after discharge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of January 27, 2021. The decision is based on the submission of a supplemental claim by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The AOJ is required to obtain VA medical opinions addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's respiratory, gastrointestinal, bilateral pes planus, and headache disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, sarcoidosis of the lung, scleroderma, an inoperable lymph node on the right side of the face, right hand swelling, and swelling of the legs and thighs. The claims are to be reviewed again with a focus on whether these conditions are related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sarcoidosis has been dismissed due to procedural issues. The appeals for service connection for lupus and asthma are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and keratoconus are denied in terms of increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder, to include pulmonary sarcoidosis, due to insufficient evidence and failure to consider certain records. The Veteran is presumed to have incurred his current respiratory disorder during service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's sarcoidosis and tinnitus are not service-connected, but OSA is remanded for further review.