M21-1 Manual  /  Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 2, Section A

Developing Claims for Service Connection (SC) for Positive Tuberculin Reactions

M21-1, Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 2, Section A

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This section contains the topic, “Developing Claims for SC for Positive Tuberculin Reactions."


1. Developing Claims for SC for Positive Tuberculin Reactions


Introduction

This topic contains information on developing claims for SC for positive tuberculin reactions, including the
  • action to take when
    • only a positive tuberculin reaction is claimed, and
    • a positive tuberculin reaction and other disabilities are claimed, and
  • reporting responsibilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics and VA medical centers (VAMCs).

Change Date

October 23, 2015

VIII.iii.2.A.1.a. Action to Take When Only a Positive Tuberculin Reaction Is Claimed

If a claim is submitted for only a positive tuberculin reaction, refer the claim to the rating activity for a determination as to whether or not a disability is present. Reference: For more information on medical treatment for a positive tuberculin reaction, see M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart i, 3.E.

VIII.iii.2.A.1.b. Action to Take When a Positive Tuberculin Reaction and Other Disabilities Are Claimed

If a positive tuberculin reaction is claimed together with other disabilities,
  • complete any appropriate development required for the other disabilities, and
  • refer the claim to the rating activity for rating of all the claimed disabilities.

VIII.iii.2.A.1.c. Reporting Responsibilities of VA Outpatient Clinics and VAMCs

As provided in M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart i, 3.E.1.c, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic or VA medical center (VAMC) will furnish a report of the follow-up examination made at the expiration of the 12-month period of chemotherapy for discharged personnel who have had a tuberculin test conversion from negative to positive during service. If a VA outpatient clinic or VAMC report or any other evidence indicates the presence of tuberculous disease, solicit a claim for service connection (SC). Reference: For more information on soliciting claims for chronic, unclaimed disabilities, see M21-1, Part II, Subpart iii, 2.G.2.e.

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Source: VA M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual, M21-1, Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 2, Section A (U.S. government work, reproduced for reference). Browse all sections →