Tuberculosis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's scar on the upper right back was granted service connection, while his claims for tinnitus, periodontal disease, tuberculosis, common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sarcoidosis, headaches, dementia, and chronic diarrhea were denied. The claim for service connection of bronchiectasis is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for latent tuberculosis and TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate examination in the prior decision. The VA will schedule an examination and adjudicate the issues based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's right eye disability claim is denied as there is no current evidence of a right eye disability.,The Veteran's tuberculosis claim is denied as he does not have a current tuberculosis disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for his nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection, claimed as Kansasii M (mycobacterium) exposure to atypical tuberculosis, is remanded due to inadequate VA examination and need for further review of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and potential service connection for underlying conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of June 22, 2017 for the award of service connection for his lung disability is granted. The issue of a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected lung disease is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, tuberculosis, and skin rash, arm and groin have been dismissed due to procedural errors. The claim for hypertension has been granted as it had its onset in service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn due to the Veteran's representative requesting withdrawal of all appeals.,All appeals for service connection have been dismissed as per the Veteran's representative's requests.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical degenerative disc disease and respiratory or lung condition (claimed as TB) due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and potentially obtain missing service treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues due to an error in docketing within the AMA system.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, tuberculosis, right shin splints, and left shin splints due to incomplete records from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The AOJ is instructed to obtain these records and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to address his claims.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as all claims are related to a deceased Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for tuberculosis service connection is dismissed due to an error in docketing.

Your appeals for service connection regarding a bilateral knee disability and lung disabilities (claimed as PPD conversion and tuberculosis) have been dismissed because the claims were not filed within one year of the most recent rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were granted, with the effective date not specified.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased rating was dismissed because the NOD did not identify a specific decision with which he disagreed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran was diagnosed with tuberculosis during service and if any current conditions are related to that diagnosis. The AOJ is instructed to obtain VA treatment records, schedule a VA examination, and provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the March 26, 2019 Notice of Disagreement was timely filed and serves to initiate an appeal with respect to the July 2017 rating decision denying service connection for various conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of latent tuberculosis is related to service, and thus grants service connection for tuberculosis.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claims of service connection for latent tuberculosis and obstructive sleep apnea. The case is being remanded to consider the merits of these claims.