direct SC all service films. presumptive SC discharge film (or a service film used for this) and an adequate number of post-service films. Only designees of the Under Secretary for Health are authorized to interpret f. Referrals for X-Ray x-ray films under and . Refer requests for interpretations to the VA medical Interpretation facility for the local regional office (RO). Under 38 CFR 3.370 and 38 If the local VA medical facility is not authorized to make such Note: CFR 3.371 interpretations, the Director will keep the RO informed of the current location of the designated interpreter for the RO area. In such a case, refer requests directly to the clinic, center, or hospital. g. Processing For more information on claims based on positive tuberculin Reference: Claims Based reaction, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.I.1. on Tuberculin Reaction 3. Arrested Tuberculosis Introduction This topic contains information about arrested tuberculosis, including processing graduated ratings in effect on August 19, 1968 processing ratings in effect after August 19, 1968 requesting examinations during the graduated rating period processing notification of failure to follow treatment or submit to examination, and processing cases of irregular discharge. August 3, 2011 Change Date
direct SC all service films. presumptive SC discharge film (or a service film used for this) and an adequate number of post-service films. f. Referrals for X-Ray Interpretation Under 38 CFR 3.370 and 38 CFR 3.371 Only designees of the Under Secretary for Health are authorized to interpret x-ray films under and . Refer requests for interpretations to the VA medical facility for the local regional office (RO). Note: If the local VA medical facility is not authorized to make such interpretations, the Director will keep the RO informed of the current location of the designated interpreter for the RO area. In such a case, refer requests directly to the clinic, center, or hospital. g. Processing Claims Based on Tuberculin Reaction Reference: For more information on claims based on positive tuberculin reaction, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.I.1. 3. Arrested Tuberculosis Introduction This topic contains information about arrested tuberculosis, including processing graduated ratings in effect on August 19, 1968 processing ratings in effect after August 19, 1968 requesting examinations during the graduated rating period processing notification of failure to follow treatment or submit to examination, and processing cases of irregular discharge. Change Date August 3, 2011