Hepatitis C decisions — 2009

The Board found that the Veteran did not incur or aggravate hepatitis C during service, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active service due to his own willful misconduct.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to service, as there is no evidence of a blood transfusion or other in-service exposure. The Veteran's risk factors for hepatitis C include illegal drug use during service and intranasal cocaine use at age 20.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case for an opinion regarding whether the Veteran likely contracted hepatitis C during her period of active service and to determine which risk factor is most likely attributable to her condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining in-patient treatment records from Fort Gordon and Fort Gordon facilities. The VA will also provide the Veteran with a VA examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service and whether his hepatitis C may be proximately due to or aggravated by this condition.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for hypertension or hepatitis C, and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Hepatitis C is not related to his military service, as it is more likely due to intranasal cocaine use. As a result, service connection for Hepatitis C is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and acid reflux, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions as being related to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right hip disability, hypertension, and Hepatitis C were not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.,There is no persuasive evidence showing a connection between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is about his service-connected hepatitis C and the propriety of a reduction from 100% to 10%. He also claims for depression secondary to hepatitis C.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C infection is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to in-service risk factors.

The Board is remanding the claim for a rating higher than 60 percent for hepatitis C and duodenal ulcer disease to allow further development, including obtaining medical opinions. The TDIU claim will also be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for hepatitis C has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of laceration to the toes of the right foot due to a lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was previously denied in March 2002, and new evidence received since then is considered material but does not establish service connection.

The Board found that hepatitis C did not manifest in service and is not related to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

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