Hepatitis C decisions — 2020

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a groin injury and hepatitis C due to new evidence submitted since the final decisions. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C as there was no evidence of in-service disease or injury, and the Veteran's lay statements were not competent to establish a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis C, frostbite of the right hand, frostbite of the left hand, frostbite of the right foot, frostbite of the left foot, lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C have been reopened. The Board has remanded the cases to allow for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for spinal meningitis, hepatitis C, and lumbar spine disability have been denied.,New evidence has reopened the claim of service connection for hepatitis C, but it remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's chronic hepatitis C, which was listed as an immediate cause of death, is related to his service. The VA needs to obtain a new opinion addressing this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected respiratory disorder (claimed as asbestosis) is denied.,The Veteran's left shin splint condition, hepatitis C, cataracts (secondary to hepatitis C), malignant melanoma, residuals of a right forearm cyst, and sleep apnea are all denied.,Service connection for these conditions is not granted due to lack of evidence supporting their onset or relationship to service.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for Hepatitis C and granted service connection for PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's Hepatitis C.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C as the Veteran's condition did not have onset in service, was not related to service, and is not otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hepatitis C has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for Hepatitis C, left and right side facial paralysis, erectile dysfunction, and dental disability due to potential service connection based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C, finding that new evidence supports a relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service and specifically noting that it is less likely caused by Agent Orange exposure or service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in addresses and living arrangements, as well as potential issues with service connection for various conditions. The appellant's status as a surviving spouse must be determined first before any other claims can proceed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence on whether his psychiatric condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hepatitis C, and chronic skin condition are related to his military service. The claims will be reviewed again with a focus on determining if these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by it.

The Veteran died from metastatic liver cancer, with underlying causes of chronic hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver. The Board found that his death was not caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient records and a need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hepatitis C. The appeal is related to reopening of a previously denied claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether hepatitis C is related to service. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a new examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and lower back disability due to inadequate examinations and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently being reviewed.