Hepatitis C decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability and there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 20 percent for Hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and psychiatric disabilities do not warrant the requested increased ratings or TDIU prior to September 17, 2013. The thoracolumbar spine and skin disabilities are not service-connected.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was found to be incurred in service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The other claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical evidence.

The Veteran meets the schedular requirements for assignment of a TDIU and has been reasonably shown not to be able to engage in substantial gainful employment due to his combination of service-connected disabilities, considered in conjunction with his education level and prior work experience.

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

The Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's Hepatitis C was incurred during his active military service. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for hearing loss or an increased rating for tinnitus, and denied all other claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at his local RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for Gilbert's syndrome, which was reasonably shown to have been present in service and persisted since.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence from a previous VA examination and the need for additional medical records. The Veteran's hepatitis C disability is being reviewed again with an appropriate examiner.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was not productive of daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia prior to June 12, 2009, as required for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board found that the cause of death was not related to service-connected conditions and denied DIC benefits.

The Veteran's chronic hepatitis C is rated at 40 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the current disability level and symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing and his inability to notify VA of his change of address.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for hepatitis C.