Tuberculosis decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a positive tuberculosis (TB) test, degenerative joint disease of the left arm, and residuals of right thumb fracture.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's death.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the appellant's claims for special monthly DIC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to her disabilities, finding that she does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, as there was no evidence linking any disability to service. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits and nonservice-connected death pension benefits were also denied due to timing issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a pulmonary function test and considering whether the veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, arthritis, and disabilities manifested by back pain, chest pain, and headache. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence showing a service-connected condition caused or contributed to his death.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected tuberculosis, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for tuberculosis characterized as a positive tuberculin tine test and left ear hearing loss disability, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during active service or at any time thereafter.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis, currently rated at 30 percent, is being remanded due to issues related to the reduction of his rating from 100 percent.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death is not related to any injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by active service, including his service-connected inactive tuberculosis.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left shoulder injury and service connection for a positive tuberculosis test. The VA found that the evidence did not support granting either claim.

The VA denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, attributing it to tuberculosis and blood stagnation which were not present during or within one year after his service.

The Board has determined that the evidence supports a grant of service connection for hypertension and finds it incurred in active service. The claim for an increased disability rating for pulmonary tuberculosis is granted.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims of service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, hearing loss, and left leg fracture. The RO denied these claims.