Tuberculosis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and a need for medical opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to determine the existence and severity of any current pulmonary conditions that are residuals of his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis and glaucoma have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, the claims remain denied as there is insufficient competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased (compensable) rating for his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran is over the age of 65 and has a disability rating of 60 percent for inactive pulmonary tuberculosis, which qualifies him for special monthly pension.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his inactive pulmonary tuberculosis is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination.

The claim of service connection for the cause of death is denied as new and material evidence has not been received. DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 are also denied.

The Veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis with segmental resection of the left upper lobe, currently rated at 60 percent. The case is being remanded to obtain updated treatment records and a VA examination to assess the current severity of the condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for pulmonary tuberculosis before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a lung disability (including tuberculosis), pain and weakness in the arms, back, and legs, loss of balance, loss of appetite and difficulty swallowing, bleeding gums and an oral rash, and a heart disability. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VA examination reports and incomplete service records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis was denied as the evidence did not demonstrate active pulmonary tuberculosis within the last six years, and therefore, the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6721 have not been met.

The Veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis is inactive and has no active symptoms. The Board finds that the current disability does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and because adjudication of the tuberculosis claim may impact the depression claim. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered, including obtaining additional treatment records from the Charleston VAMC.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected disability, pulmonary tuberculosis, inactive, with restrictive ventilatory defect and residual lung fibrosis. The Board finds that the negative evidence outweighs the positive and concludes that the Veteran's death is not related to his service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD is remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examination. The issue of a compensable evaluation for inactive pulmonary tuberculosis status post pneumonectomy remains denied.

The Board found that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for cause of death. The Appellant is also denied legal entitlement to nonservice-connected death pension benefits and accrued benefits.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as cardiac arrest and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), both of which were not service-connected. The Board found that the conditions did not occur during or due to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a respiratory disability to include pulmonary tuberculosis and emphysema, a lumbar spine disorder, a bilateral arm disorder, and a visual disorder. The decision also noted that the Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for a respiratory disability due to his psychiatric disability other than PTSD was referred to the RO.

The Veteran's service treatment records show a positive tuberculosis test, but no current diagnosis of tuberculosis or related disability. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which he can seek service connection.