Hepatitis C decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The initial compensable rating for hepatitis C prior to June 1, 2017 and the rating in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C since June 1, 2017 are denied. A 10 percent rating for cirrhosis since January 21, 2020 is granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition did not worsen during service. The Board also denied service connection for hepatitis C, concluding that there was no evidence linking it to in-service events or conditions.,The case regarding left knee disability is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to hepatitis C and for hepatitis C itself, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an opinion regarding the onset of his condition during service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as incomplete medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's left calf laceration residuals with posterior tibial nerve impairment are granted a 30 percent rating. Service connection for hepatitis C and vasculitis is denied, but the Veteran is granted TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cirrhosis, hepatitis C, sarcoidosis, and diabetes mellitus due to additional development needed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from July 31, 2006. The Board also referred the issue of TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to July 31, 2006 for further review.

The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension is granted with an effective date of October 28, 2013 to January 21, 2021. The rating assigned is 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence suggesting that the Veteran's PTSD with polysubstance use disorder may have caused or aggravated his hepatitis C, and an addendum opinion is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to inadequate previous opinions and procedural issues. The main issue is whether hepatitis C was incurred in service or related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus, type II to include as secondary to herbicide exposure due to incomplete development and failure of the Veteran to respond to VA notices.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's death, including service connection for low back disorder and hepatitis C, as well as rating and effective date issues for his depressive disorder with panic disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis C and kidney problems (diagnosed as chronic kidney disease) has been withdrawn. The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder in early remission is granted an increased rating of 70 percent, but not higher.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is remanded and will be reviewed again.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for hepatitis C and his claim for TDIU have been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as well as additional development regarding his employment status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his Hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, liver transplant, and hernias. The issues of secondary service connection for these conditions will also be addressed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and lack of compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's neck and scalp cysts are being reviewed again, but the hepatitis C claim is pending as a statement of the case has not yet been issued.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver as there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and bilateral knee disability due to potential issues with the adequacy of the VA examination opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.