Tuberculosis decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining additional treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected far advanced, inactive pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Board found that no service-connected disability contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death. The cause of death was asphyxia secondary to hemoptysis, pulmonary infection possibly tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and uremia. Beriberi was noted as a significant condition contributing to death.

The Board found no current emphysema disability and concluded that the Veteran's complaints are essentially duplicative of symptoms associated with his service-connected COPD. As a result, the claim for service connection for emphysema was denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the previously denied claim of tuberculosis.

The Board denied both claims: recognition as a POW and service connection for the cause of death. The appellant's contentions were not supported by credible evidence.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tuberculosis and the Board finds that service connection is denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issues of service connection for a bilateral lung condition and a bilateral eye condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his left tibia and fibula fractures residuals was denied. The RO found that the current level of disability did not meet or approximate a higher rating. Service connection claims for migraine headaches, memory loss, and tuberculosis were also denied as there is no evidence of active disease.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims due to missing service treatment records and the Veteran's assertions regarding his tuberculosis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a hearing request.

The Veteran's COPD and pulmonary tuberculosis were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine if the Veteran's current respiratory disorders are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's pulmonary tuberculosis existed prior to service and was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further evidentiary and due process development, including obtaining records of treatment at Loma Linda VA facility and reviewing submitted new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis with wedge resection right upper lobe, minimal, inactive is currently rated at 10 percent and the appeal is denied as there are no far advanced lesions or moderate disability.