Tuberculosis decisions — 2001

The RO has granted a 30 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis, reinfection type. The decision is based on the current severity of his symptoms as determined by recent medical examinations.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for cause of death, but denied it due to lack of evidence linking the veteran's death to a service-connected disability.

The VA has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis with COPD, but the veteran appeals for a higher rating.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for inactive pulmonary tuberculosis effective April 21, 2001. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was also granted.

The Board has determined that the cause of death, metastatic adenocarcinoma, pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), and hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease, did not result from service or a service-connected condition. The veteran was a former prisoner of war but no evidence supports a link between his terminal illnesses and captivity.

The Board has found that the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus are pending, while his claim for residuals of tuberculosis was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's claim for a compensable disability evaluation for the residuals of pulmonary tuberculosis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension on account of being in need of aid and attendance of another person or on account of being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), rheumatoid arthritis, cataracts, malaria, dysentery, asthma, and dizziness, were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new law requirements, including obtaining medical records and conducting a pulmonary examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that the veteran did not meet the criteria as his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis was rated at a noncompensable level and did not qualify for the 10-year total disability rating required by the statute.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his moderately advanced PTB, finding that the residuals do not meet criteria warranting a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 10% rating for pneumothorax effective October 8, 2007. The veteran's tuberculosis is rated as noncompensable.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of death, DIC benefits, eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), accrued benefits, and non-service connected death pension.

The Board has reviewed the veteran's claims and found that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen several service connection claims. The original denial of these claims remains final.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for the cause of death, legal entitlement to accrued benefits, and DIC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to lack of evidence linking the veteran's death to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected neck injury significantly contributed to his death from far-advanced Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) and malnutrition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for pulmonary tuberculosis and service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there is no nexus between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding no evidence linking his death to any service-connected condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, entitlement to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, and accrued benefits.