The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) was granted, with a rating of 30 percent effective February 18, 1992. The RO also referred the issue of service connection for a back disability to the RO for further action.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTB was granted by the RO, resulting in a rating of 30 percent effective February 18, 1992. The decision is based on the merits and does not involve any presumption or secondary service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 4, 2000
- Citation
- 0026484
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0026484.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of death, finding that there was no credible evidence showing a chronic respiratory or cardiopulmonary condition in service and that the Veteran's fatal heart and/or respiratory conditions were not caused by any of his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's death to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), and hearing loss due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology during active service. The Veteran's claims are being sent back for further examination.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death (sepsis due to pneumonia) was not related to his active service or POW status, and therefore denied service connection for the cause of his death.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.