Hepatitis C decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, residuals of drug use, and residuals of a back injury. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

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

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for hypertension, right renal calculi, and Hepatitis C due to additional development being required. The issues include service connection for hypertension (secondary), a higher evaluation for right renal calculi, and an increased rating for Hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hepatitis C is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for hepatitis C, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and hepatitis C are not related to his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The veteran's death was caused by liver failure due to hepatitis C, which is service-connected. The appellant is also granted service connection for hepatitis C for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it was not incurred during active service and precluded by drug abuse.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for further development due to incomplete service records and outstanding VA treatment records. The focus is on determining whether hepatitis C was incurred during active service.

The veteran's liver cancer and hepatitis C were not service-connected, and the cause of death was denied. Burial benefits were also denied.

The Board finds that service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is warranted due to exposure to hepatitis C during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to issues related to service connection for PTSD and Hepatitis C, including a need to address evidence of personal assault for PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C and peripheral artery disease of the bilateral lower extremities were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The claim for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as there was no exposure to Agent Orange, and new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The appeal of PTSD is dismissed as the veteran only wished to continue his appeal regarding hepatitis C.

The veteran's hepatitis C is found to have resulted from his in-service exposure to the blood of wounded soldiers, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

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

The veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C, which he claims resulted from his service in Vietnam. The VA is requesting additional medical opinion to determine the relationship between his current condition and his military service.