Hepatitis C decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as moot because his Supplemental Claim was granted in full, and there are no remaining issues for appellate consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to November 17, 2009 and from November 1, 2016 to July 14, 2017 as his VA compensation benefits were found to be the greater benefit.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C, claiming exposure to the virus during service. The Board has decided to remand this issue due to incomplete medical records and lack of proper notification.

The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates and ratings for PTSD, renal failure, and SMC based on housebound criteria. The issues of initial higher rating for liver transplant residuals and SMC based on aid and attendance are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C, which caused his death from hepatocellular carcinoma, was related to service exposure without appropriate personal protective equipment. As a result, the cause of the Veteran's death is now considered service-connected.

The Board has denied service connection for visual degradation due to the lack of current disability. The claims for right foot disability, hepatitis C, hypertension, low back disability, and duodenitis are remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis B and C have been denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking the conditions to his service.,For the acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, a new VA examination is needed due to inadequate previous evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of Hepatitis C is being remanded due to insufficient reasoning in the previous VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hepatitis C do not prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, as she is capable of performing such employment despite her mental health issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial ratings for migraine headaches and Hepatitis C. The appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination that addresses the rating criteria for these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), and Hypertension, as well as secondary service connection for these conditions due to non-service connected Hepatitis C. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and hepatitis C due to additional evidence being added to the record. The Veteran's former representative withdrew from representation, so the case will be reviewed by the AOJ.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to July 6, 2017 due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and maintaining gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and thyroid disorder as due to hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's conditions are not related to active service or any incident of service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records and clarification of her military history, including potential risk factors for hepatitis C.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability. The claims for service connection for hepatitis C and left shoulder arthritis are remanded due to inadequate examination reports, and the TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical examinations. The claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Board dismissed the claim for hepatitis C due to withdrawal by the appellant. The cirrhosis of the liver issue is remanded and will require a VA examination considering potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a right-hand disability, hepatitis C, respiratory condition (COPD and emphysema), and heart condition (CAD) have all been denied as there is no probative medical evidence to support the assertions that these conditions were incurred or aggravated in service.