Tuberculosis decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for an upper respiratory infection and cervical spine stenosis, finding no evidence of a current disability related to service or aggravation of pre-existing conditions.,The Veteran's tuberculosis was found not to be aggravated by his service. The Board also concluded that the Veteran's cervical spine stenosis is less likely than not due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for tuberculosis and its residuals, as well as for erythemous nordosum and unspecified nodular skin condition, both of which are found to be related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has denied service connection for respiratory disability and remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's respiratory disability is not related to an in-service injury, event, or disease, and did not have its onset during service.

The Board has remanded the claim for tuberculosis due to a failure to properly notify the Veteran of an examination, and the need for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's pulmonary tuberculosis is rated at a maximum of 30 percent, and the kidney condition remains unresolved. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tuberculosis of the spine is granted as service connected due to in-service exposure and subsequent development into Pott's disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis and COPD, finding that there is no evidence of active tuberculosis during service or a causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TB, an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, and a bilateral foot disorder are all denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or direct service connection.,Service connection for TB was denied due to the absence of active tuberculosis during service or within the presumptive period. The Veteran has latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), but no active disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected tuberculosis or if it contributed significantly to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including tuberculosis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection, as the evidence is not in balance and there is no reasonable doubt to resolve in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder with anxious distress, was denied. The Board found no credible evidence linking the current condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of pulmonary tuberculosis was remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability, tuberculosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, fatty liver, hepatitis B virus, and sleep disorder (including sleep apnea) as the evidence did not support their onset or causation during active duty.,For each condition, the Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable aggravation of a preexisting condition in service, and the conditions were less likely than not incurred or caused by an in-service injury, event, or illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disorder. Additionally, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent.,PTSD symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively have been considered.

The Board denied service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension due to new and material evidence. The claims for tuberculosis, left ear hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disability are denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability. The claim for migraine headaches is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the petition to reopen service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as well as claims for nonservice-connected pension benefits and accrued benefits due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran did not have qualifying service in the Philippine Scouts that would allow him to receive these benefits.

The Board has denied service connection for heart condition, skin disease, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claims for tuberculosis and back disability have been reopened but are still pending as they were not fully adjudicated in the May 1999 decision. Service connection is also being remanded for fatigue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to internal inconsistencies and insufficient opinions in previous examinations. The claims include respiratory disorders, diabetes mellitus type II, and a liver disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right hand condition is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current right hand disability was due to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection.