Hepatitis C decisions — 2005

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred or aggravated during his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a new examination to determine if the veteran's hepatitis C is related to his military service, specifically in-service immunization shots and animal bites or scratches. The examiner will also need to identify which risk factor is most likely responsible for the veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board found no evidence of current right ear hearing loss or tinnitus related to service, and denied the claims for these conditions.,There is no evidence of Hepatitis C in service. The veteran's diagnosis was made many years after service, and the claim was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C and additional disability to the right knee due to VA right knee surgery in May 1984, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the surgery.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is not associated with his active military service and finds that it was likely caused by his history of intravenous drug use after service. As a result, the claim for service connection for hepatitis C is denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis C has been service-connected and assigned a 10 percent evaluation since July 10, 2001. The condition is currently manifested by intermittent fatigue and an occasional rash without incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest or treatment.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence related to his Social Security Disability claim. The RO must review the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, a back disability, and post traumatic stress disorder in light of any additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C does not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation, as it is currently noncompensably disabling.

The Board finds that the veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by VA medical care, and thus does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The claim for service connection for Hepatitis C has been granted with a 10% disability evaluation effective December 1999. The Board dismissed the appeal as moot due to the grant of benefits.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the appellant currently suffers from hepatitis C that was incurred as a result of his duty in the Navy as a utilities man. Service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, and denied his requests for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus, clinical neuropathy of the lower extremities, and arterial hypertension.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have service connection for hepatitis C or hypertension, as both conditions are not related to his active military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, blood disorders (hemophilia and Von Willebrand's disease), PTSD, and stomach ulcer. The skin disorder claim is granted with a 10% evaluation.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board did not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by VA hospitalization or medical treatment, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current conditions and active military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded to the RO due to a lack of records from Fort Ord Medical Facility. The RO must attempt to obtain these records and determine if they can grant the benefit.