Tuberculosis decisions — 2011

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for tuberculosis and hyperflexia and clonus due to lack of new and material evidence.

The VA determined that the Veteran's inactive pulmonary tuberculosis does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as it has been inactive since the 1950s.

The Veteran's inactive pulmonary tuberculosis is granted service connection, and his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is denied. The other issues are also addressed.

The Veteran's active TB and COPD were not incurred in or aggravated by any incident of service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred therein. The Board finds the March 2010 VA examiner's opinions persuasive regarding the etiology of the Veteran's pulmonary conditions.

The Board found beyond a reasonable doubt that the appellant knowingly provided fraudulent evidence to obtain VA compensation benefits, leading to her forfeiture of all rights under all laws administered by VA.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA physician with information to determine if any of the primary or contributing causes of death were related to chronic lung disorders, including tuberculosis. The decision will be based on whether these conditions are service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including schizoaffective disorder, inactive pulmonary tuberculosis, and seizure disorder, are of such severity that he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis, nephrolithiasis, and hypothyroidism. The evidence did not establish current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for the cause of her husband's death in a June 1, 1959 decision. The decision is not considered to have been based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has found no evidence of tuberculosis related to the Veteran's service in the military. The claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and right ear hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and lung scarring associated with pulmonary tuberculosis, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions in service or within one year post-service. The current diagnoses are unrelated to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a notice of disagreement filed by the Veteran regarding service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis. The issue will be returned to the RO for issuance of an SOC and further action.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for purposes of accrued benefits.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence indicating that any of these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's arthritis of the left knee is found to be a result of tuberculosis, which was not reasonably foreseeable and caused by VA care. The Board grants compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board found that the Veteran's breathing condition was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, including possible asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's current bronchitis is not considered to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis, and the Board finds that there is no direct relationship between his active service and his current condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tuberculosis, claimed as a positive purified protein derivative (PPD) test is denied because there is no current diagnosis of the disability and the evidence does not support a finding that she had active tuberculosis during her period of service.

The Veteran's tuberculosis of the right kidney is currently rated as inactive and no longer active. The case is being remanded for further evaluation to determine if there are any current manifestations or residuals that warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for inactive pulmonary tuberculosis and compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records, an examination regarding his current disability status, and clarification of the service connection theory.

The Board denied reopening the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to lack of new and material evidence, as no evidence was provided that related his death to his service.