Hepatitis C decisions — 2021

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hepatitis C due to new evidence received since the May 2010 denial, which suggests a possible link between the condition and service. The appeal is remanded to obtain relevant medical records from Dr. Lawler/Chili Family Medicine.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C infection was granted. The case for service connection for eczema is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, cirrhosis, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability. The Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his military service.,Secondary service connection was also denied as the Veteran does not have a service-connected condition that could be linked to his cirrhosis or ankle disabilities.

The Veteran is granted special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his physical disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's liver conditions, including hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma. The VA is required to obtain a new posthumous medical opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, Lyme disease, and fibromyalgia as secondary to Lyme disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, tinnitus, and a sleep disorder to include sleep apnea and REM-related sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence addressing their etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of his service-connected left shoulder disability, lumbar spine arthritis, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis C has also been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and bilateral knee conditions have been reopened due to the introduction of new and material evidence. However, both claims remain denied as there is no current diagnosis of hepatitis C or a link between the claimed conditions and active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, or examination furnished by VA or in a VA facility. Therefore, the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his hepatitis C.

Service connection is granted for myeloid leukemia due to exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water. Other conditions are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hepatitis C and a back disorder due to errors in addressing relevant evidence, including the Veteran's service records and medical opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes, hepatitis C, and liver transplant are all granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied, as the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that his condition had its onset during or was otherwise directly related to military service.,The Veteran's MDD is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board has remanded this issue to consider new evidence and determine if an even higher rating (100%) is warranted.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, high blood pressure, esophageal varices, cirrhosis of the liver, and gall stones. The claims were based on a history of post-service risk factors rather than in-service incidents or injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right knee disorder, hepatitis C, and liver disorder due to insufficient VA medical opinions addressing their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's liver condition, including hepatitis C, is related to his service-connected bipolar disorder and any prescribed medications or alcohol/drug use.

The Board has remanded the claims for sarcoidosis, diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, and hepatitis C due to inadequate consideration of medical literature submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for arthritic pain in the hands, arms, back, and legs; a low back disability; a right knee disability; and a left knee disability. The claim for hepatitis C was also reopened.