The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and tuberculosis residuals. The Veteran's claim for service connection related to mad cow disease exposure was not addressed as it is not part of the appeal.,A new VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran has active tuberculosis based on his STRs showing night sweats since 1979.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a current right knee disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, or tuberculosis residuals. The Board found no nexus between these conditions and service.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's positive PPD test during active duty service in 1977 is related to his current tuberculosis symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disorder, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Tuberculosis Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19157670
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