Tuberculosis decisions — 2004

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis, far advanced, inactive is being remanded. Additionally, the issue of service connection for a lung disorder, including emphysema and COPD, secondary to his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis is also being addressed.

The Board found that the decedent's death was not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation due to arrested tuberculosis was denied as he is already receiving a compensable rating for another service-connected disability, and the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.350(g) do not allow concurrent payments.

The Board found that the cause of death (cardiorespiratory arrest) was not related to service-connected conditions, and thus denied service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board found that the veteran's cognitive disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice, and the appellant must be provided with proper notice as per the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development regarding his increased rating for pulmonary tuberculosis and the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the appellant's claim of service connection for PTB, which was previously denied. The appellant provided medical records indicating treatment for PTB in 1947.

The Board granted service connection for PTB for purposes of accrued benefits and denied DIC benefits, finding that the veteran's PTB did not contribute to his death.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for seizures and pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as his TDIU claim are being remanded to the RO for additional development of the evidence.

The veteran's tuberculosis claim was reopened due to new evidence, and service connection for the condition is granted.

The Board denied increased ratings for sinusitis and pes planus, but continued the denial of a rating in excess of 30 percent for pulmonary tuberculosis (inactive, chronic, far advanced, artificial pneumothorax).

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim seeking service connection for the cause of the decedent's death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's right leg disorder, arthritis of joints in the right leg, and tuberculosis of the right hip joint were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board denied his claims for service connection for these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request by the veteran's authorized representative.

The Board is requesting additional development to determine if the veteran's tuberculosis contributed to his death and whether it was service-connected.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart and vascular disability, to include as secondary to inactive pulmonary tuberculosis, requires additional development. The case is being remanded to obtain necessary records and provide an appropriate nexus opinion.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death, which was pulmonary tuberculosis with myocardial infarction as an antecedent cause, is service-connected.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for further evidence regarding service connection for the cause of death, including records from the Municipal Health Center and Dr. Mercado.