Tuberculosis decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tuberculosis has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, were granted. However, the claim for tuberculosis was denied as there is no evidence of active TB during or within three years after service.

The Veteran claims service connection for PTB and acne vulgaris, alleging that both conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service. The claim for PTB is reopened due to new evidence supporting the claim within three years of discharge.,The claim for acne vulgaris remains denied as no new evidence has been provided to substantiate the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient examination report and the need for a new VA examination to assess his current lung condition, including whether he has COPD or other residual conditions related to his inactive pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Veteran's appeal on the issue of service connection for positive tuberculosis (TB) test/carrier was withdrawn prior to a decision being made. The Board is dismissing this claim.