Hepatitis C decisions — 2006

The veteran is seeking service connection for Hepatitis C, which he claims was caused by air gun vaccinations in service. The Board has requested a VA medical opinion and will remand the case to allow further development of his claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and infectious hepatitis/hepatitis A as there is no medical evidence of current disability.

The veteran's hepatitis C and associated liver disease were found to warrant a 30 percent rating prior to March 23, 2004. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for additional records and investigations.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability, and the positive PPD test did not constitute a compensable condition.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, concluding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to any incident in service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and bipolar disorder, finding that there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or a link to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the veteran's current diagnosis is as likely as not related to his military service due to in-service high risk sexual activity and tattoos.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by Hepatitis C, which developed due to IV drug use related to his service-connected PTSD. As a result, the cause of death is considered service connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hepatitis C, and a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for post-operative hallux valgus.

The veteran's hepatitis C was rated at 30 percent effective from May 15, 2000. The condition is characterized by minimal liver damage with associated fatigue and gastrointestinal disturbance that necessitates therapeutic measures.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed PTSD and hepatitis C did not originate in service, and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of hepatitis C and service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence linking the veteran's hepatitis C to his period of service or any event thereof, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the veteran incurred hepatitis C or other liver disease as a result of any event in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current hepatitis C and there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and headaches, finding that the veteran's current conditions were not related to his active military service.

The veteran's hepatitis C is related to service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C, but the claim has been remanded due to incomplete records and need for a medical opinion regarding a potential blood transfusion during service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back injury and hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or aggravation.