Hepatitis C decisions — 2009

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD, hepatitis C, and a skin disorder due to lack of new and material evidence for PTSD. The appellant's discharge was found to be due to willful and persistent misconduct, which precludes payment of VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and extent of the Veteran's hepatitis C and gunshot wound residuals.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for further development. The issue of service connection for pancreatitis as secondary to a service-connected disability remains unresolved.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the Veteran's current diagnosis and whether it is related to his military service. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's Hepatitis C.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, including those from Social Security Administration and VA Vocational Rehabilitation Education.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and arthritis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his active service, and he was granted a higher evaluation for the residuals of his gunshot wound to the right upper arm involving Muscle Groups V and VI.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA decision and medical records, as well as VA treatment records. The issues of service connection for hepatitis C, increased rating for fracture of the right little finger, and increased rating for ulcer disease with vagotomy and pyloroplasty are on appeal.

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

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran's Hepatitis C is related to his active service, granting the claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C in service and no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's current condition to his period of service. Therefore, service connection for hepatitis C is not established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that has not yet been considered by the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a favorable decision for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including hepatitis C, abdominal disability, head injury/concussion, eye injury/abrasion, black widow spider bite, and asbestos exposure-related disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C. The Veteran currently has a diagnosis of Hepatitis C, which is attributable to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse, asbestosis, and hepatitis C. The decision found that alcohol abuse was not incurred in or aggravated by service due to his own willful misconduct. Asbestosis and hepatitis C were also not shown to be related to service.