Hepatitis C decisions — 2011

The Veteran's hepatitis B and C with liver complications have been rated at 10 percent since July 29, 2004, increased to 20 percent effective July 17, 2008, and to 60 percent effective July 27, 2009.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and granted an increased rating of 40 percent for lumbar disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome, effective from August 31, 2007.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected right knee disabilities and Hepatitis C have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 20 percent for internal derangement of the right knee or a rating higher than 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the right knee.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed hepatitis C is not related to his military service, specifically air gun inoculations. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C warrants a 40 percent disability rating, but no higher. The evidence shows constant fatigue and malaise in conjunction with this condition.

The Board found that hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service, including treatment with INH for one year. The most probative evidence of record does not support a finding that the Veteran's current hepatitis C is related to his period of service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C was denied as there is no evidence of a causal link between the condition and his military service or VA care.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C should be remanded due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C infection is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was found to have its onset during service and is related to in-service risk factors, thus service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal of his hepatitis C claim is withdrawn. The Board also found that there was no evidence to support a service connection for hepatitis C, and thus denied this claim.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied as his current disabilities are not found to be the result of VA care, and no fault on VA's part was established.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been asymptomatic for the duration of his claim, with only slight fatigue noted in 2004. The disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C is causally or etiologically related to service, and the Board finds that service connection for Hepatitis C is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including searching for records related to her alleged exposure during basic training and a possible source of infection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current polymyositis and hepatitis C are not etiologically related to his period of active military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, as it is more likely due to his own IV drug use. The claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been denied.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was found to be asymptomatic and without incapacitating episodes, warranting a noncompensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to insufficient discussion of evidence and need for additional medical records or other evidence.