Hepatitis C decisions — 2009

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hepatitis C were denied as the evidence did not support a link between his claimed conditions and his military service.

The veteran's hepatitis C was not related to his active duty service, and the anxiety disorder did not warrant an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory disability, hepatitis C, PTSD, and alcoholism to the RO for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis C to obtain additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected back disability.

The appeal is being remanded for additional development and adjudication.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it was not related to his service.

The Board denied entitlement to DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C, as the evidence did not support a finding that the veteran's death was caused by VA medical treatment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, as there is no credible medical evidence to support a finding that his condition was incurred in or aggravated by military service.