Hepatitis C decisions — 2009

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hepatitis C and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis B and C were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is not productive of daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia requiring dietary restriction or continuous medication. The claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status must be denied as a matter of law.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending as it was not addressed in the decision.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as his hepatitis C was not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of cystic lymphoma or hepatitis C in service and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The VA determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it is asymptomatic and does not cause fatigue, malaise, or anorexia.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver were not service-connected, and his cause of death was attributed to drug and alcohol abuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and depression, finding that there was no evidence of chronic disability during or after service and no medical opinion linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied as there is no evidence of its occurrence during service or due to a service-connected disability. The issue of entitlement to special home adaptation grant has also been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, finding no current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, sleep disturbance (secondary to PTSD), and hypertension. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is a result of his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations. Service connection will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis C and liver disease has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right inguinal hernia scar and recurrent hernias. The appeal is based on new evidence submitted after reopening of a previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate disorder, skin disorder, erectile dysfunction, and hepatitis C were not incurred in or aggravated by service, including due to Agent Orange exposure. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

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