Hepatitis C decisions — 2022

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to higher disability evaluations for hepatitis C and lumbar sprain. The appeal will be remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records from September 9, 2022, and readjudicate the issues based on all relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hepatitis C as secondary to PTSD with alcohol dependence due to inadequate medical opinion and need for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for hepatitis C and left and right knee disorders due to incomplete records. The Veteran's Social Security disability benefits records are requested as they may contain relevant information.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and residuals of a groin injury, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and entitlement to a compensable rating for hepatitis C due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion is inadequate and remands the case for a new medical nexus opinion to address whether hepatitis C is proximately due to, or the result of, any incident of active duty service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was granted an initial 40 percent evaluation for the period from December 19, 2012 through January 3, 2015. A 60 percent evaluation was granted effective January 12, 2015 to February 10, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and education on the credentials of VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and liver cancer/tumor secondary to Hepatitis C due to a lack of medical nexus opinions.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was denied service connection as there is no evidence linking it to his active service.,From December 27, 2012, to October 29, 2019, the Veteran's schizophrenia resulted in persistent hallucinations and warranted a 100% rating.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not attributable to his military service and more likely due to drug use in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment during service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for Sarcoidosis is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion clarifying the nature and etiology of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous court directives regarding obtaining a medical nexus opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hepatitis C and bone spurs of both feet due to outstanding private treatment records and the need for additional VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active duty service. The right foot, RUEPN, LUEPN, RLEPN, LLEPN, left hip, right hip, right CTS, left CTS, right hip scar, lumbar spine, CAD, left knee, right knee, hypertension, and ED conditions are not found to be related to his active duty service. The Veteran's Hepatitis C is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or residuals associated with the condition.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, headache disorder, Hepatitis C, and seizure disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has found that the VA examinations provided in the March 2021 rating decision were inadequate and remanded for further examination to determine if the Veteran currently has hepatitis C or any residuals thereof, as well as whether he has a liver disability. The new examinations must address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's disabilities and his service-connected bilateral navicular tuberosities. The VA will obtain addendum opinions as requested.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability and hepatitis C due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.