Hepatitis C decisions — 2009

The Veteran's hepatitis C infection was identified shortly after discharge from service, and the Board finds that it is at least as likely as not incurred during military service.

The Veteran's current hepatitis C was not incurred in active service and the Board finds that he did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for reaction to serums/inoculations, lung condition due to asbestos exposure and/or Agent Orange exposure and/or 'stack gas' exposure, and hepatitis C were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to active duty. The Veteran's current diagnoses were attributed to intercurrent diseases (hepatitis C) diagnosed after separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and updated Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 notice.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was granted service connection and rated at a 10 percent disability rating prior to July 2, 2001.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C, finding that there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor or a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to comply with the instructions of a joint motion, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and hepatitis C claims are denied as there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for hepatitis C, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. However, it is unlikely that service connection can be established due to a lack of direct evidence linking the condition to service or any in-service risk factors.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

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

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, chronic prostatitis, hepatitis C, and chronic bronchitis were denied. The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claims for hepatitis C and chronic bronchitis prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability and hepatitis C, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing conditions in either case. The Board also found insufficient credible evidence supporting the Veteran's allegations regarding exposure to Hepatitis C.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, as well as his claim for a deviated nasal septum disability.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is not shown to be related to any event or procedure associated with his December 1983/January 1984 VA hospitalization and surgery, resulting in a denial of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis was not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for service connection is denied.