Hepatitis C decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The claims will be reviewed again with additional evidence and expert opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, a sleeping disorder, hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, GERD, and cervical spine disorder. The evidence did not establish current diagnoses or a causal link to service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver is being remanded for additional medical records and a new examination to determine if it is related to his military service. The left eye injury with corneal scar and nasal injury postoperative residuals are also being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C and major depression prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful occupation, warranting TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his hepatitis C is granted, effective April 13, 2012. The Veteran has substantial weight loss and daily fatigue, malaise, anorexia, and right upper quadrant pain.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C was caused by his service, specifically air gun inoculations and handling bodies and blood. The VA is instructed to provide a new clarifying VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a low back disability, joint pain, Hepatitis C and an enlarged heart have all been denied.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not establish that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is now being returned to VA for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, a liver disability to include cirrhosis, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for her right knee disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and PTSD, finding that there is no causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is not service-connected.,Hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis are service-connected, with the latter being secondary to hepatitis C.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and C, as well as his back disability with leg sciatica. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to locate the Veteran's service treatment records and provide proper notice. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for Sleep Apnea and Hepatitis C, finding no evidence linking the conditions to service or any other compensable basis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hepatitis C was denied in February 2015. The Veteran withdrew the appeal on April 21, 2017, and VA received a new intent to file a claim for an increased rating for hepatitis C on December 6, 2017. A 100% rating was assigned effective from December 6, 2017.

The Veteran's appeals for vision impairment of the right eye and Hepatitis C have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver, specifically related to its onset during service. The VA examiner needs to provide a more detailed opinion considering the Veteran's exposure to blood from wounded soldiers in Vietnam.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for right foot injury due to new and material evidence. The claims for service connection for other conditions are being remanded as they involve issues related to the reopening of the right foot injury claim.

The appeal for service connection of hepatitis C is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current disability did not manifest in service or within one year of separation from active duty and is not otherwise related to his active duty service.,The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it was not incurred in service and is not otherwise related to active service.