Tuberculosis decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death due to lack of evidence linking his pulmonary tuberculosis to his military service. The appellant is also not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her spouse did not have qualifying Philippine Army or Recognized Guerrilla service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), finding that PTB was not related to service or service-connected disability.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for sarcoidosis with tuberculosis of the right bronchial lymph node prior to January 1, 2000 was denied. His claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent from January 1, 2000 was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently diagnosed respiratory disorder, tuberculosis, residuals of asbestos exposure, viral conjunctivitis, or left Achilles tendonitis. The evidence does not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of death and found that he did not meet the requirements for basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits based on qualifying service by his deceased spouse.

The Board found no evidence of tuberculosis or retinitis during active duty or active duty for training, and thus denied service connection for both conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence and consideration.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's inactive pulmonary tuberculosis, moderately advanced, did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's only service-connected condition, pulmonary tuberculosis, was incurred during his second period of service with the New Philippine Scouts. As a matter of law, he is not entitled to full-dollar compensation payments for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology after discharge from active duty.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death due to tuberculosis, finding no evidence linking it to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) as there is no current diagnosis and no evidence of PTB in service or within three years following discharge.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing her with VA examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected rheumatoid arthritis and residuals of pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his urinary tract tuberculosis with residuals of a ureteroneocystostomy, and thus the claim is denied.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's cause of death to his military service, and denied claims for service connection for cause of death, accrued benefits, and nonservice-connected pension.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis, hepatitis-C, hypertension, and residuals of a left eye injury have all been denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board is requesting additional information and evidence to determine if new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's service-connected tuberculosis lymphadenitis is rated at 100%, but his nonservice-connected cervical and lumbar spine conditions, along with other disabilities, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence. The earlier period of service from July 1941 to November 1944 was also denied recognition.