Tuberculosis Board decisions

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.

The appeal was granted for service connection for latent tuberculosis and dermatitis of the face, while other claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and right middle finger strain with degenerative arthritis. The claim for tuberculosis was denied.

The Board granted service connection for chronic inactive pulmonary tuberculosis and denied higher initial disability ratings for the right and left ankle sprain and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis was at least as likely as not a contributory cause of his death.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, back pain, tuberculosis (TB), and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus was also denied.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tuberculosis to afford the Veteran a VA examination and obtain a medical opinion on the nature and etiology of any current lung condition, including tuberculosis.

The Board denied service connection for mycobacterium tuberculosis, latent pulmonary tuberculosis infection, insomnia, and a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral lower and upper extremity rheumatoid arthritis but denied higher ratings for the right ankle sprain and a compensable rating for tuberculosis.

The Board remands the case to obtain an adequate medical opinion and reassess pulmonary function capability regarding the Veteran's latent pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Board denied service connection for tuberculosis as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran has active tuberculosis related to service.

The appeal for service connection for a respiratory disability other than latent tuberculosis was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in September 2025.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchial asthma was granted, while the claim for tuberculosis was denied.

The Board denied service connection for tuberculosis as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and no evidence linking it to the Veteran's service.