Hepatitis C decisions — 2008

The VA denied an increased rating for hepatitis C, currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The veteran's symptoms included intermittent fatigue but no incapacitating episodes.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for hepatitis C and hepatitis B due to a need for further examination and development of medical records.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for hepatitis C and service connection for PTSD were denied. The VA found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for hepatitis C prior to April 3, 2001, or thereafter. For PTSD, there was no competent diagnosis based on a corroborated in-service stressor.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to his age, education, and occupational history.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and hepatitis C were not incurred or aggravated by active service, and therefore denied both claims.

The veteran's request for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder, PTSD, hepatitis C, and left knee disorder. The decision found no evidence of these conditions in service or related to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied, and his claims for higher initial ratings for PTSD were also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's currently diagnosed hepatitis C did not have its onset in service and is denying service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his military service, specifically hepatitis C and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The claims for service connection are denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed hepatitis C did not manifest in service and is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any incident or injury in service.

The veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for substance abuse and hepatitis C, as well as ratings for PTSD. The case is being remanded to secure additional medical records and to conduct a psychiatric examination.

The veteran does not have hepatitis C that is related to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, a back disability, and hepatitis C. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C. However, the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for either condition.

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

The veteran's service-connected Hepatitis C is rated at 10 percent, and his service-connected Hemorrhoids are rated as noncompensable. The case is remanded for further examination to determine the severity of the Hemorrhoids.