Tuberculosis decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to outstanding VA and private treatment records.,For his bilateral knee condition, a new VA examination is needed as the May 2018 VA examiner’s opinion was inadequate.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical evidence and a new examination, as well as further consideration of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his hernia repairs and associated scars. The remaining claims are not yet addressed in a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of tuberculosis treatment is granted due to the medical evidence showing his symptoms began during active duty and have continued since then, causing functional impairment in earning capacity.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for COPD with emphysema and history of pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as service connection for lung cancer secondary to COPD, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and increased rating for pulmonary tuberculosis were denied. The claim for increased rating for pulmonary tuberculosis was granted with a 10% disability rating effective from March 4, 2019.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and tuberculosis are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and a VA examination. The claim will be readjudicated after the development is completed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed pulmonary tuberculosis.