The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive and restrictive lung disease as residuals of tuberculosis was granted, based on new and material evidence showing a current diagnosis related to a prior tuberculosis infection during active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran initially contracted tuberculosis during his period of recognized active service and is currently diagnosed with residual obstructive and restrictive lung disease due to this infection.
- Claimed conditions
- tuberculosis, obstructive and restrictive lung disease
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0810784
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