Hepatitis C decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected Hepatitis C and denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder secondary to his service-connected Hepatitis C.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, a personality disorder, and an upper respiratory disability. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service disease or injury that led to these conditions.

The veteran claims service connection for hepatitis C. The VA has ordered an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his hepatitis C, but the examiner did not have access to all relevant medical records at the time of the April 2002 VA examination.

The VA denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for Hepatitis C, finding that the veteran's condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes or daily fatigue and malaise.

The Board will reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD and remand it to the RO for further development. The other claims, including those for a left knee disorder, right eye disorder, HCV, and an increased rating for pilonidal cystectomy residuals, are denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.

The veteran's hepatitis C symptoms have worsened since his last VA examination in June 2003. The case is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and genital herpes, finding no competent evidence to support these claims.

The VA determined that there is no evidence linking the veteran's current diagnosis of hepatitis C to his military service, including any in-service risk factors.

The veteran's hepatitis C and hepatitis B were both incurred in service, leading to a favorable decision on these claims. The rating for hepatitis B has been increased to 60 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records from 1974 to 1976 and attempting to secure any relevant ongoing medical records. The veteran will also be scheduled for a personal hearing at the RO before a Decision Review Officer or hearing officer.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C, hemangioma/epidermoid of the parietal skull, bilateral median nerve neuropathy and bilateral ulnar nerve neuropathy, and right shoulder dislocation are not attributable to his period of active service.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current acid reflux disease, hiatal hernia, mental stress, and Hepatitis C to his military service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

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

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits based on entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C, finding no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran is seeking service connection for substance abuse addiction, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on a verified non-combat stressor. Service connection was denied for Hepatitis C and Herpes Simplex Virus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active military duty.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to support the claim.

The veteran's hepatitis C was found to be attributable to service, and not due to herbicide exposure or any other presumptive condition.