The Veteran's service records do not show a confirmed diagnosis of active tuberculosis during service, within three years following discharge, or at any time since service. The positive PPD test is considered to be related to his current health conditions and does not meet the criteria for service connection.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a confirmed diagnosis of active tuberculosis in the Veteran's service records, nor has there been a showing of such disease within one year following discharge from service. The positive PPD test is considered to be related to his current health conditions and does not meet the criteria for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- positive PPD test
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1407890
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and denied service connection for a disability related to a positive PPD test. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is considered a direct service connection, as it was present during his active service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a positive PPD test was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal. The Board also remanded cases regarding service connection for sleep apnea, headache disability (migraines and cluster headaches), and TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for initial review of new evidence and further adjudication. The Veteran's claims for service connection on various conditions are pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing due to the difficulty of traveling to the VA Central Office. The issues include seeking service connection for headaches, sleep apnea, and tuberculosis (claimed as positive PPD test), as well as TDIU.
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