Hepatitis C decisions — 2008

The appeal was denied as new and material evidence to establish entitlement to service connection for Hepatitis C has not been submitted.

The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis was dismissed.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded for further development.

The Board concluded that the preponderance of the evidence is against entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C, as there is no credible evidence linking the veteran's current condition to his active military service.

The appeal for service connection for a kidney disability was withdrawn by the veteran.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against a causal link between the veteran's hepatitis C and any in service risk factors, and any inservice abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

The Board denied service connection for bipolar disorder and hepatitis C as there is no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and shrapnel wounds of the back, hips and legs. However, it found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his claim for shrapnel wounds of the back, hips and legs but not for PTSD or Hepatitis C.

The appeal is remanded for a medical opinion to determine the etiology of the veteran's Hepatitis C and whether it is related to his service.

The veteran's hepatitis C did not warrant a compensable rating for the period of October 3, 2002, to September 23, 2007, and did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent disabling since September 24, 2007.

The appeal was remanded to obtain a more detailed medical opinion regarding the veteran's hepatitis C and its potential relation to service.

The veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during his active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no evidence that his condition was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis A, B, and C due to a lack of evidence showing current disability or that the conditions were incurred during active military service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including providing proper VCAA notice and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based upon the need of regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he did not meet the criteria.

The veteran is entitled to a 20 percent rating for his right knee disability, and service connection has been established for hepatitis C.,Service connection was granted for the veteran's hepatitis C based on evidence of a link between the condition and his period of active duty.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hepatitis C and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion on the relationship between the veteran's service and his hepatitis C and undifferentiated somatoform disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, PTSD, an eye disorder, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and a bilateral foot condition, claimed as jungle rot.