Tuberculosis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tuberculosis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's right hand strain with arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 5280. The appeal for an increased evaluation remains pending.

The Veteran's initial claims for bilateral hearing loss and rhinitis were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection was denied for traumatic brain injury, tuberculosis, umbilical hernia, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include major depressive disorder), and a right eye disability.

The Board denied service connection for tuberculosis disease as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the Veteran's positive TST test does not constitute a diagnosed TB disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and respiratory disability, including residuals of tuberculosis. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus and residuals of pneumonia, including miliary tuberculosis, were dismissed because the appeal was untimely filed.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for tuberculosis due to a lack of a VA medical examination and opinion, as required by regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of medical evidence on file regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected tuberculosis caused or aggravated his metastatic colon cancer, which resulted in his death.