Tuberculosis decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 was denied as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for receiving compensation at a 100% rate.

The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable ratings for hearing loss, migraines, and TBI were denied. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol use and unspecified depressive disorder was also denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than November 27, 2018 for the grant of service connection for migraines was denied.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for tuberculosis is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right ear hearing loss, higher initial ratings for cervical osteoarthritis (neck disability) and left ear hearing loss, tuberculosis, and a 70 percent rating for PTSD have been withdrawn. A 100 percent rating has been granted for PTSD from January 24, 2017, and TDIU prior to that date has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's painful linear scar. The TDIU issue is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has granted service connection for restrictive lung disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tuberculosis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increases has been remanded due to procedural errors in the docketing process under the Legacy system. The AOJ is required to issue a SOC on these matters.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, finding no current disability related to active service.

The Veteran's tuberculosis is remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and an adequate examination.,The Veteran's bilateral eye conditions are remanded for an adequate opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatism, arthritis, hearing loss, respiratory disability (pneumonia, pleural effusion, tuberculosis), atherosclerotic aorta, headaches, and anemia, finding no evidence of radiation exposure or other link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for clarification on the standard used in the secondary service connection opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for latent tuberculosis, eye disabilities, bilateral leg pain, and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete medical examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tuberculosis, residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and low back disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to or caused his death. The appellant must provide information about any relevant private healthcare providers and outstanding VA records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete reasoning in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, chronic adjustment disorder, bilateral interstitial fibrosis, and hearing loss are being reviewed.

The Veteran's death was caused by end-stage liver disease due to hepatitis C and alcohol use. Service connection for the cause of death is denied as there is no evidence linking his hepatitis C or other service-connected conditions to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, ear infection, COPD, and tuberculosis due to lack of an adequate opinion.,Secondary service connection is also being considered for these conditions.

The Board has decided the claim for COPD secondary to TB is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tuberculosis claim should be remanded for a VA examination to determine if he currently has latent tuberculosis and whether it is at least as likely as not related to his service.