Revised October 23, 2015
VIII.iii.2.A.1.aAction 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.bAction 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.cReporting 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.
End of Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 2, Section A