Hepatitis C decisions — 2016

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tuberculosis, hepatitis, fatty liver disease, hyperthyroidism, or any other condition related to her service connection claim. The positive PPD skin test is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has granted the Veteran a 70% rating for PTSD as of June 19, 2009.

The Board has reopened the service connection claim for hepatitis C and finds that it is related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to blood during combat service. Service connection is therefore granted.

The Veteran's request for a hearing before the Board has been scheduled, but he was not present due to his previous representative cancelling the hearing. The case is now being remanded to schedule another hearing at the St. Petersburg RO.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hepatitis C, low back disability, peripheral neuropathy, ischemic heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision found that new evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for hepatitis C, and that there was no credible evidence linking these disabilities to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C, which she asserts was the result of a blood transfusion received during service. The Board finds that additional VA records are needed to determine if the Veteran's in-service ectopic pregnancies involved a blood transfusion and whether her current hepatitis C is related to this event.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, and hepatitis C have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions based on his medical records and examination findings.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, leading to the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and esophageal reflux with gastritis were granted service connection, and a 100% evaluation was assigned effective July 2, 2001.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with hepatitis C and post-hepatitic cirrhosis, which the Board finds are related to his in-service air gun injections. The Board grants service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for chronic hepatitis C, early cirrhosis of the liver associated with hepatitis C, and left knee chondromalacia were denied. The criteria for increased ratings were not met.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Hepatitis C has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's polysubstance abuse disorder is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and hepatitis C is proximately due to his service-connected polysubstance abuse.,Both conditions have been granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis or in-service event that would support service connection.,Service connection for amputation of the right fifth finger was granted effective April 12, 2007. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, a left eye disability, a skin infection, a groin infection, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to service, and his right knee disability is found to have worsened since the last examination. The claims are granted.