Hepatitis C decisions — 2008

The veteran's hepatitis A and C were not service-connected, but chronic fatigue syndrome was granted as a presumptive condition due to her Gulf War service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right forearm scar, finding no competent evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C and PTSD are not related to his active duty service.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C, sinus headaches, and low back disability. The decision is denied.

The veteran's claims have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and depression or dysthymic disorder, finding no credible evidence of an in-service stressor. Service connection for drug addiction is granted, but hepatitis C remains not established.

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

The Board has granted service connection for aortic stenosis and aortic insufficiency, finding that the medical evidence is at least in equipoise regarding the veteran's current diagnosis of valvular heart disease. The issue of an increased rating for hepatitis C remains pending.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service and denied the claim.