Hepatitis C decisions — 2019

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for hepatitis C. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ankle sprain, tuberculosis, hepatitis C, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete records and need for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to service connection for sexually transmitted disease without prejudice. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's death was caused by hepatitis C, which he contracted during his service as a medic. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death and dismissed the DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to the need for updated VA treatment records and further investigation of a newly-reported in-service stressor.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD due to MST. The Veteran's claim was not supported by competent medical evidence.,Service connection for hepatitis-C and cirrhosis of the liver were also denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.,Pulmonary emphysema and COPD were found not related to service, with no in-service diagnosis or exposure to causative agents.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to in-service risk factors, including unprotected sexual relations and vaccinations with jet guns. Service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it is related to the Veteran's active military service. The decision is based on private medical opinions linking the condition to risk factors during his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and some issues were granted. The remaining issues, including left ear hearing loss and hepatitis C, are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, liver disability, and skin disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, hemorrhoids, hearing loss, flat feet, asthma, sleep apnea, and acid reflux due to outstanding VA treatment records being needed.

The Veteran's initial 20% rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence and a recent work restriction.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient duty-to-assist obligations and incomplete examination findings. The Veteran's hepatitis C condition is being reviewed with additional medical records, personnel records, and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has resulted in daily fatigue, anorexia, arthralgia, malaise, and nausea. However, the most recent medical evidence does not show any current symptoms or treatment for these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU from July 19, 2006 to November 26, 2007 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The new evidence submitted does not relate to this issue.,Prostate cancer was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure or a link to Agent Orange exposure, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that prostate cancer is related to service.,Type II diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service. The Veteran's claim for hearing loss was also denied.,Low back disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or a link to service, and the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to reopen his low back disorder claim.,The Veteran's hearing loss claim was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee disability, myopathy type 2 fiber atrophy (claimed as due to chemical exposure), and lumbar spine disability. The decision is final.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to her hepatitis C.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not attributable to his military service.