The Veteran's claims for shingles and tuberculosis were denied as there was no evidence of current disabilities. The claim for a left leg scar was granted as it is likely related to service.,Claims for digestive disorder, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and rosacea are not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for shingles and tuberculosis were denied because there was no evidence of current disabilities. The claim for a left leg scar was granted as it is likely related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- shingles, tuberculosis, claimed as a positive PPD converter, left leg scar, rosacea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1414447
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What this means for you
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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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