Tuberculosis Board decisions

The veteran died due to pulmonary tuberculosis. The Board found that this condition did not have a service origin and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records from Holy Cross Hospital and DCVAMC regarding the veteran's treatment. The appellant must provide any additional evidence in her possession.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis with fibrotic changes and obstructive process is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling a VA medical examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is denied as there is no evidence linking the veteran's current condition to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis did not contribute substantially or materially to his death, and thus denied service connection for cause of death.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted to show a nexus between the veteran's service-connected condition (epilepsy) and his death from pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Board found no evidence of tuberculosis during service or within three years following separation, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a positive tuberculosis (TB) test, degenerative joint disease of the left arm, and residuals of right thumb fracture.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, as there was no evidence linking any disability to service. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits and nonservice-connected death pension benefits were also denied due to timing issues.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the appellant's claims for special monthly DIC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to her disabilities, finding that she does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a pulmonary function test and considering whether the veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, arthritis, and disabilities manifested by back pain, chest pain, and headache. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence showing a service-connected condition caused or contributed to his death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for tuberculosis characterized as a positive tuberculin tine test and left ear hearing loss disability, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during active service or at any time thereafter.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected tuberculosis, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis, currently rated at 30 percent, is being remanded due to issues related to the reduction of his rating from 100 percent.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death is not related to any injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by active service, including his service-connected inactive tuberculosis.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left shoulder injury and service connection for a positive tuberculosis test. The VA found that the evidence did not support granting either claim.

The VA denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, attributing it to tuberculosis and blood stagnation which were not present during or within one year after his service.