This topic contains information about arrested tuberculosis, including Introduction 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 a. Processing For graduated ratings in effect on August 19, 1968, Graduated Ratings in award a total evaluation for two years after the date of complete arrest or Effect on inactivity established under August 19, 1968 as set forth under the general rating formula following of the rating schedule reduce the evaluation to 50 percent for four years, and reduce the evaluation to 30 percent for another five years, and the expiration of the 11-year period continue the 30-percent evaluation, if far advanced active lesions exist assign a 20-percent evaluation, if are moderately advanced lesions with continued disability, or assign a 0-percent evaluation if the first two criteria do not apply. b. Processing If pulmonary tuberculosis is established August 19, 1968, after Ratings in Effect After continue the 100-percent evaluation for one year after the date of inactivity August 19, 1968 established under , and thereafter apply the general rating formula for residuals in the rating schedule under . Do request an examination for rating purposes during the period covered c. Requesting not Examinations by the graduated ratings. During the Graduated Rating Period d. Processing Medical authorities will notify the RO of a Veteran’s failure to follow Notification of prescribed treatment or submit to examination requested for treatment Failure to purposes during the period of total disability following complete arrest of the Follow tuberculosis. Treatment or
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 a. Processing Graduated Ratings in Effect on August 19, 1968 For graduated ratings in effect on August 19, 1968, award a total evaluation for two years after the date of complete arrest or inactivity established under as set forth under the general rating formula following of the rating schedule reduce the evaluation to 50 percent for four years, and reduce the evaluation to 30 percent for another five years, and the expiration of the 11-year period continue the 30-percent evaluation, if far advanced active lesions exist assign a 20-percent evaluation, if are moderately advanced lesions with continued disability, or assign a 0-percent evaluation if the first two criteria do not apply. b. Processing Ratings in Effect After August 19, 1968 If pulmonary tuberculosis is established after August 19, 1968, continue the 100-percent evaluation for one year after the date of inactivity established under , and thereafter apply the general rating formula for residuals in the rating schedule under . c. Requesting Examinations During the Graduated Rating Period Do not request an examination for rating purposes during the period covered by the graduated ratings. d. Processing Notification of Failure to Follow Treatment or Medical authorities will notify the RO of a Veteran’s failure to follow prescribed treatment or submit to examination requested for treatment purposes during the period of total disability following complete arrest of the tuberculosis.
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