The Veteran's service-connected inactive tuberculosis with old granulomatous disease is denied as there are no residuals of the condition that would warrant a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The PFT results do not meet the criteria for any higher rating under DC 6731-6600, and the Veteran's disability does not meet the criteria for interstitial lung disease or restrictive lung disease.
- Claimed conditions
- inactive tuberculosis, old granulomatous disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20031322
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased rating was dismissed because the NOD did not identify a specific decision with which he disagreed.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's respiratory disorder, including restrictive lung disease, old granulomatous disease and emphysema, is granted as service connected. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for otitis externa and service connection for tinnitus are remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition, specifically shortness of breath. The Veteran claims service connection for this disability but his STRs do not show any relevant treatment or diagnosis after October 1980. A new examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the current condition and his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected old granulomatous disease, inflammatory airway disease, and sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The Veteran also needs to provide information about any non-VA healthcare providers who have treated him for these conditions.
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