The Veteran's service connection claims for tuberculosis and overactive thyroid condition were denied as there was no clear evidence of in-service aggravation, the Veteran did not have a pre-existing condition noted at entry into service, and her conditions are not presumed to be related to herbicide exposure or military service.
The deciding factor: There is no clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's tuberculosis existed prior to service and was aggravated during service. The Veteran also does not have a pre-existing thyroid condition noted at entry into service. Her overactive thyroid condition is not presumed to be related to herbicide exposure or military service.
- Claimed conditions
- tuberculosis, overactive thyroid condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26009216
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