The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, but denied service connection for tuberculosis. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on a positive tuberculin PPD test prior to entry into active military service and pre-existing peripheral neuropathy aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- tuberculosis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1037585
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and right middle finger strain with degenerative arthritis. The claim for tuberculosis was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for tuberculosis to afford the Veteran a VA examination and obtain a medical opinion on the nature and etiology of any current lung condition, including tuberculosis.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from July 28, 2023, through September 21, 2024.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for tuberculosis as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran has active tuberculosis related to service.
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