Hepatitis C decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination for his hepatitis C and hypertension, as well as to obtain a nexus opinion regarding the relationship between his hypertension and service-connected PTSD. The case will be returned to the Board for further action.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and hepatitis C. The Veteran's claims were not supported by credible evidence of a stressor or a causal link to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a retrospective medical evaluation of the Veteran's right knee disability and a supplemental clinical opinion regarding his service connection claim for Hepatitis C. The issues remain on appeal.

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

The Board is remanding the case to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's liver cancer, as it was not addressed in the July 2013 VA examination despite being related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an updated VA examination and consideration of whether to refer the case for extraschedular TDIU consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Veteran's hepatitis B and C are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected malaria. His initial compensable rating for malaria is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical examination and consideration of all theories of exposure, including his service as a hospital corpsman. The issue of entitlement to a permanent and total disability evaluation based on pension purposes has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis on a secondary basis. The right and left knee disorders are not considered incurred or aggravated during active service, while the right and left foot disorders have no evidence of onset in service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is not service connected, and the Board finds no evidence to support a higher rating for PTSD prior to May 28, 2015 or from that date forward.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C, gastrointestinal disorder, and headache disorder are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide proper hearing notification and scheduling, and the Veteran's request for a local hearing at a VA office.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the representative withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for hepatitis C with secondary liver cirrhosis since March 31, 2009. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C and liver cancer are due to his active service, specifically from airgun immunizations. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of all pertinent evidence, including his lay statements regarding in-service inoculations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C. The Board has determined that a VA medical examination is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C and whether it is related to his military service, including air gun inoculations received during service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the claim of service connection for hepatitis C, and thus the claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence submitted by the Veteran and a request for review of such evidence by the RO.