Tuberculosis Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tuberculosis is being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration.

The veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the claim for accrued benefits is denied. The veteran did not meet the basic eligibility criteria for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The veteran seeks an effective date earlier than November 4, 1997 for the award of a total rating for compensation based on individual unemployability. The Board finds that such an earlier effective date is legally precluded as the veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a total rating prior to this date and there was no service-connected disability at issue.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death, pulmonary tuberculosis, was not caused or contributed to by a service-connected disability and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a lung condition during service or within the first three post-service years, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the veteran's service-connected kidney disability and his claimed degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Board found that the veteran's pulmonary tuberculosis was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied both his claim for service connection and his eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board denied the claim as there is no evidence linking the cause of death to service or service-connected conditions, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no service-connected disability caused or contributed to his death.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the decedent's death to his service-connected condition. The appellant was also not found eligible for non-service-connected death pension benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death due to lack of evidence linking his pulmonary tuberculosis to his military service. The appellant is also not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her spouse did not have qualifying Philippine Army or Recognized Guerrilla service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), finding that PTB was not related to service or service-connected disability.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for sarcoidosis with tuberculosis of the right bronchial lymph node prior to January 1, 2000 was denied. His claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent from January 1, 2000 was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently diagnosed respiratory disorder, tuberculosis, residuals of asbestos exposure, viral conjunctivitis, or left Achilles tendonitis. The evidence does not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of death and found that he did not meet the requirements for basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits based on qualifying service by his deceased spouse.

The Board found no evidence of tuberculosis or retinitis during active duty or active duty for training, and thus denied service connection for both conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence and consideration.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death due to lack of new and material evidence.