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The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTB of the left upper lung was denied as there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition pre-existed his active duty service.,For the period from February 19, 2013 to February [REDACTED], 2017, the Veteran's claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance of his spouse was denied as he did not have a service-connected disability. The issue is moot since the spouse has died.

The deciding factor: PTB pre-existed active duty service and was not aggravated by it.

Claimed conditions
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) of the left upper lung
How they argued it
Presumptive (no nexus needed)
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 18, 2018
Citation
1803383

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