Sarcoidosis decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that sarcoidosis began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service event.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and nephrolithiasis due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran is seeking presumptive service connection, but a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a nexus between his conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Hepatitis C and Sarcoidosis due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show actual exposure to herbicide agents during service and therefore could not establish presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure. Service connection for granulomatous disease/sarcoidosis (respiratory condition) is remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for granuloma (also claimed as sarcoidosis and skin condition).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability manifested during or as a result of active military service.

The Board has remanded both claims due to new evidence submitted by the Appellant in February 2019, including her contention that sarcoidosis was caused or contributed to death.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between the Veteran's death and his active service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities, residuals of a thoracotomy, and sarcoidosis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his COPD/emphysema with asthma and sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination, updated treatment records, and consideration of whether sarcoidosis is related to service-connected disability or clinically indistinguishable from symptoms related to his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is granted service connection, and her back, left knee, right knee, and right shoulder disabilities are denied. The heart disability and left shoulder disability claims are also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability to include recurring PVCs has been reopened, but the Board finds that further development is needed as there are insufficient current medical records to determine if he currently has a heart disability related to his service. Other claims have also been remanded due to need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sarcoidosis and infectious hepatitis due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is being asked to provide information about his treatment providers, obtain any outstanding VA records, and undergo examinations to determine the nature and cause of his conditions.

The Veteran's diffuse aquagenic pruritus and sarcoidosis have been granted service connection. The bilateral shoulder, right knee, and uveitis conditions are denied as not related to active service.

The Veteran's claims have been dismissed due to their death.