Hepatitis C decisions — 2005

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C. The examiner concluded that the veteran's hepatitis C originated in service due to intravenous drug abuse.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a final decision can be made on the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, a low back condition, and a cervical spine condition due to insufficient medical nexus evidence and incomplete Social Security Administration records.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to his failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinion and development.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred during his military service and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C is not related to his active duty service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C and a prior effective date. The veteran's service-connected hepatitis C is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C is related to his active duty service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for post traumatic stress disorder and hepatitis C, finding that there was no credible evidence to support the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressors or any other risk factors for hepatitis C. The veteran did not engage in combat during military service, which affected his ability to establish a non-combat related stressor through lay testimony alone.

The Board has determined that the VA's duties to notify and assist have not been fulfilled regarding the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is related to his in-service vaccination inoculations and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no connection between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not incur hepatitis C during active service, or if he did, it was due to intravenous drug use. Therefore, service connection for hepatitis C is denied.

The veteran's hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver are found to be service-connected.

The veteran's hepatitis C is attributed to intravenous drug abuse, and the claim for service connection is denied.,There is no evidence of a headache disorder related to service or service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for headaches is denied.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Board has ordered the RO to schedule a VA examination at the Mountain Home Medical Center or an alternative location, obtain all relevant medical records, including SSA disability benefits information, and then re-adjudicate the claim.

The veteran's hepatitis C was initially rated at 60 percent effective November 28, 1994. The case is now before the Board for further review on appeal regarding a higher initial evaluation.