Hepatitis C decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no competent evidence of a nexus between his active military service and his current diagnosis.

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

The veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver is rated at 100 percent since November 19, 2004. His PTSD remains at a 50 percent rating.

The Board has found that the record is not sufficiently developed to ensure an informed decision and has ordered additional examinations, records reviews, and evidence collection. The veteran's nonservice-connected conditions need to be rated appropriately.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no competent evidence linking current hepatitis C to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran likely incurred hepatitis C while on active duty in Vietnam, and service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.

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

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for clarification on whether he wishes these issues to be withdrawn. If the veteran does not wish them to be withdrawn, the case will return to the Board for further review.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board granted a 100% rating for hepatitis C with liver damage effective November 27, 2000. The veteran's claims for prostate cancer and cancerous ulcer of the stomach were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development of unit records and confirmation of in-service activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and is more likely due to past intravenous drug use, leading to a denial of his claim for service connection.