Hepatitis C decisions — 2022

The Veteran's cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities are not related to his period of service.,The Veteran's right arm, left arm, right hip, left hip, right knee, left knee, right leg, and left leg disabilities are not related to his period of service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 13, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic liver disease including hepatitis C. The Board found that the conditions preexisted service or were not aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's in-service vaccinations and his later diagnosis of hepatitis C. The Board also found no other service-connected condition contributing to his cause of death.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is granted as service-connected, with the condition likely related to his service in Desert Storm.,The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected, linked to his service from 1991-1991 and diagnosed during service.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's unauthorized emergency care at Providence St. Mary Medical Center on August 21, 2015 is covered by VA due to the nature of his condition and the availability of alternative treatment options. The partial Medicare coverage does not affect the decision as payment or reimbursement is still warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, and PTSD due to missing VA records and a need to obtain private treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to service, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, hepatitis C, diabetes, and PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C and PTSD due to incomplete records and lack of compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, an acquired mental disorder (Antisocial Personality Disorder), and polyarthralgia. The decision found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma (claimed as liver cancer) due to insufficient development of the record. The issues are being returned for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his in-service activities and his current condition.

The Board has remanded both DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for the cause of death due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives regarding treatment protocols, standard of care, and specific treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, liver cancer, portal vein thrombosis, and left total hip replacement due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for a dental condition and remanded his claims for hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, low back condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, and right shoulder condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied. Service connection has been granted for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, but the claim is still pending as it was not fully addressed in the January 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, and TBI have been granted.,Service connection for hepatitis C has been denied.

The appeals for service connection of hepatitis C, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, and a rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus have been dismissed.,The appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted.