The Board denied a claim for an increased rating for pleurisy and tuberculosis, finding that the disability is inactive and does not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination found the veteran's tuberculosis/pleurisy to be inactive and unrelated to his COPD or bronchitis. The Board determined that the current 10% rating was 'protected' as it has been in effect for more than 20 years, thus denying an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- pleurisy, tuberculosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0205002
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What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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