Hepatitis C decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed hepatitis C is not related to his service, and thus denied the claim of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification of medical opinions regarding the veteran's hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that it is more likely than not that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during active service, and thus grants his claim for service connection.

The veteran claims service connection for Hepatitis C, which he contends was incurred during his active military service. The VA has requested additional clarification and evidence to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's diagnosed hepatitis.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. He will be given the option for a video conference hearing.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C and granted it, finding that new and material evidence supports a link between the veteran's current diagnosis of hepatitis C and his military service.

The Board has determined that there are mixed issues in this case, with some aspects of the veteran's claims for hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus type I being granted under new evidence, while others remain denied. The left knee disorder claim is still pending.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C, but further development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The veteran's overpayment of $2,299.20 is at issue due to reductions for a third period of incarceration. The validity of the debt must be determined before considering a waiver request.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection for hepatitis C is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the veteran's exposure to wounded servicemen's blood in Vietnam is as likely as not a cause of his current condition. Service connection for a dental disorder was denied due to lack of eligibility under VA regulations.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C and arthritis of the hands, arms, shoulders, knees, and ankles as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has ordered additional development to be completed, including obtaining medical records and seeking information from the Social Security Administration. The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hepatitis C is being remanded.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C is not related to service, attributing it to his documented in-service intravenous drug use.

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

The Board has determined that additional development is required to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and service personnel records.

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

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

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all listed conditions, including those related to herbicide exposure. The Board does not have jurisdiction to consider these matters as the appellant's request to withdraw his appeal is now in effect.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Hepatitis C, a Right Shoulder Disability, and a Right Hand Disability. The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was previously denied in September 1999 and is not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The ratings for bilateral hearing loss and ligament damage, left knee, with minimal joint space narrowing; degenerative joint disease were reduced but the veteran's appeal for restoration of these ratings are granted.