Hepatitis C decisions — 2006

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including consideration of whether the veteran is entitled to a higher rating for hepatitis C based on sequelae (cirrhosis of the liver).

The Board found no evidence of service connection for multiple sclerosis or hepatitis C with cirrhosis, and denied both claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of injury to fingers of his right hand and hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or exposure to risk factors for hepatitis C.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for tinea pedis. The appeal was reopened on new evidence, but no rating was assigned as there is no current disability.

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

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for hepatitis C, effective from the date of the grant of service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's current hepatitis C is attributable to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Board has granted the claim of service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that the veteran's current diagnosis is related to exposure during service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during service and is not related to any pre-existing condition. The disease is considered chronic, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed hepatitis C is not linked to any in-service risk factor and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the veteran's hepatitis C is related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran did not have a blood transfusion during service and denied his claim for hepatitis C as it was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver and residuals of a left calf injury, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions as being incurred in or aggravated by active service.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of hepatitis C is etiologically related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the veteran's current hepatitis C is not related to his period of active duty and denies the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for hepatitis C, residuals of a left eye injury, or chronic headaches.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus and Hepatitis C were not incurred or aggravated during his military service, including exposure to herbicides. As a result, service connection for both conditions is denied.