Hepatitis C decisions — 2008

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an increased rating for gunshot wound residuals of the right little finger. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred in or aggravated by military service, and also concluded that the current disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and residuals of burns to the head, face, neck, and chest. The decision found that the veteran's current hepatitis C was not incurred in or related to his period of active service.

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

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service. The evidence showed no treatment for hepatitis during service, and the first diagnosis of hepatitis C occurred 20 years after separation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected hepatitis C and grants the claim for service connection.

The veteran's death was attributed to hepatic coma due to metastatic liver cancer, with chronic hepatitis C as a significant contributing condition. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death and related dependency and indemnification compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his active service and have denied each claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C are not supported by evidence of record. The claim for PTSD is denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors, while the claim for hepatitis C is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hepatitis C, status post-hepatitis A infection from September 18, 1977 to August 16, 2000 due to the lack of competent medical evidence showing demonstrable liver damage with mild gastrointestinal disturbance during that period.

The Board found no credible evidence that the veteran contracted Hepatitis C during military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

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

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection of hepatitis C, finding no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for heart disease, hepatitis C, and Tourette's syndrome. The evidence did not show these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's claims for hepatitis C service connection, increased PTSD rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that Hepatitis C is attributable to service and grants the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the veteran's Hepatitis C is related to service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hepatitis C and finds that new evidence received since the March 2003 rating decision is sufficient to reopen the claim. However, the Board concludes that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the appellant's current diagnosis of hepatitis C was incurred in or aggravated by service.

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

The Board has determined that further development is needed to confirm a current diagnosis of hepatitis C and address the medical questions essential to resolving this appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, hepatitis C and Lyme disease due to new evidence submitted by the veteran's representative.