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Sarcoidosis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6846 of 38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6846 across 4 severity tiers (0% / 30% / 60% / 100%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
Inflammatory disease characterized by granulomas (clumps of inflammatory cells) in multiple organs, most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes. Can also affect skin, eyes, heart, and nervous system. Cause unknown but may be triggered by environmental exposures.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.