Tuberculosis decisions — 2004

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including tuberculosis and histoplasmosis. However, it did not grant the claim as the evidence was deemed insufficient to establish service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and peripheral neuropathies of all four extremities, are sufficient to meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings, finding that the criteria for a combined rating of 70 percent were met due to the assignment of separate ratings for individual components of his disability.

The Board found that the reduction of the evaluation for the service-connected respiratory disability from 30 to 0 percent effective October 1, 2002 was improper.

The veteran's respiratory disorder was granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective August 15, 2004.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board denied the claim as there was no evidence linking the veteran's cause of death (moderately advanced bilateral pulmonary tuberculosis) to his military service or the first three years after service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, PTB, hernia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and duodenal ulcer as the evidence did not show these conditions had their origins in service or were related to military service.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's terminal pulmonary tuberculosis and his active service, thus denying service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis with bronchiectasis and aspergillosis was rated at 100 percent from July 13, 1993 to February 28, 1996.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The TDIU claim was also denied as the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for reactive airway disease and finds that the veteran's reactive airway disease was incurred during active duty service. The tuberculosis and fatigue issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of his death and for chronic anemia as secondary to his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied due to lack of evidence showing additional disability resulting from VA treatment.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied due to his disabilities not meeting the schedular criteria for a permanent and total disability evaluation. The effective date of the decision is May 24, 1999.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding that no cardiopulmonary or pulmonary disorder was related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions of pulmonary tuberculosis and heart disease were not incurred or aggravated during service, nor can they be presumed to have been incurred therein. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking any current conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding no current evidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis or chronic arthritis. The hearing loss and vision issues were also denied.