The Board found that the veteran's service-connected scar did not contribute to his death from pulmonary tuberculosis, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.
The deciding factor: The VA expert determined it was unlikely that the service-connected scar contributed substantially or materially to the veteran's death.
- Claimed conditions
- Pulmonary tuberculosis, Scar, status post excision of pigmented nevus, dorsum of left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2007
- Citation
- 0706174
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder with anxious distress, was denied. The Board found no credible evidence linking the current condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of pulmonary tuberculosis was remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for kidney cyst has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a current disability or link to service. The claims of service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis and back disability are denied as new and material evidence was not received. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy is also denied.
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