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Evidence checklist

Tuberculosis, Pulmonary (Active)

DC 673038 CFR § 4.97Infectious Diseases

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Infectious disease or pulmonology records documenting active TBCritical

Records from your doctor showing active tuberculosis diagnosis, the treatment regimen (usually 6-9 months of antibiotics), and response to treatment.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking TB to service (deployment exposure)Critical

A medical opinion connecting your tuberculosis to exposure during military service, such as close-quarters living, deployment to areas where TB is common, or contact with infected individuals.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Documentation of treatment side effects

Records showing side effects from TB medications, such as liver damage from isoniazid, vision problems from ethambutol, or hearing loss from streptomycin.

VA or private records · written request
03

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 2 collected
Sputum culture or lab tests confirming active TBCritical

Positive sputum culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, positive TB skin test (PPD), or positive QuantiFERON blood test confirming active disease.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
Chest X-ray or CT showing active lung diseaseCritical

Imaging that shows signs of active tuberculosis in your lungs, such as cavities, infiltrates, or other abnormalities.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
04

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
05

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
DBQ — Respiratory Conditions (Tuberculosis)

Disability Benefits Questionnaire completed by your doctor documenting your active TB status, treatment, and functional impact.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
06

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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