Tuberculosis Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and residuals of tuberculosis exposure. The decision also addressed other issues such as bilateral shoulder and knee disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, sacroiliac disorder, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, but denied service connection for tuberculosis. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as noncompensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% evaluation for service-connected minimal inactive pulmonary tuberculosis with COPD, finding that the evidence prior to May 17, 1999 did not warrant such a rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of tuberculosis and there is no evidence showing active tuberculosis within one year after service. Therefore, service connection for tuberculosis cannot be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip disability and pulmonary tuberculosis do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound. The claim for an effective date prior to January 26, 2000, for the grant of service connection for a bilateral hip disability is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's tuberculosis claim was denied as there is no evidence of active disease during service or within three years following discharge. The varicose veins claim is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tuberculosis, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The remaining issues of service connection for sleep apnea and Parkinson's disease are being remanded for further development.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for pulmonary tuberculosis from September 6, 1978, through January 25, 1982.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypercholesterolemia, positive PPD test (potential tuberculosis), and initial compensable evaluation for herniated nucleus pulposus L3-L4 were denied. The Veteran's hypercholesterolemia was not found to be a disability for VA purposes, the positive PPD test did not result in active tuberculosis, and service connection for herniated nucleus pulposus L3-L4 warranted an initial noncompensable evaluation.

The Board has ordered additional development to be completed in order to ensure a complete record for the Veteran's claims. The claims include service connection for a psychiatric disorder and lung scarring associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Board denied the appellant's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, and determined that she did not meet the criteria for nonservice-connected pension or accrued benefits.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for lung, sinus, prostate disorders and a chronic disorder manifested by chills, aches, and pains have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn these issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's attempts to reopen his claims for service connection for arteriosclerosis and pulmonary tuberculosis, finding that the new evidence received since the last final rating decisions does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims.

The Veteran's hearing loss in the left ear does not meet VA criteria for a disability. The positive tuberculosis test result is considered a test result and not a disability. Service connection remains pending for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and left hand numbness.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to his death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis did not cause or contribute to his death from bronchopneumonia and other significant conditions.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that coronary artery disease did not cause or contribute to his death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all seven issues, including service connection claims and initial compensable ratings.