Hepatitis C decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hepatitis C and its relation to service, as well as whether it contributed to his death from liver cancer.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied prior to January 25, 2012 due to the lack of evidence showing he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the failure to appear for VA examinations, and a new opportunity is provided for the Veteran to report for these exams.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C began during service or is at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and that additional development is necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and chronic liver disease with kidney failure due to inadequate opinions from the December 2022 VA examiner. The AOJ is instructed to clarify what the Veteran is currently service connected for, and obtain an updated opinion regarding the relationship between his conditions and service.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal before the decision was made.

The Board has remanded all claims due to errors in the July 2021 decision, including inadequate opinions and reliance on negative evidence from the Veteran's enlistment report of medical history. The Court found that further development is needed for these claims.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals for hepatitis C service connection and a higher payment based on special monthly compensation (SMC). The Board dismissed the appeals as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hepatitis C and left knee sprain due to insufficient medical opinions. The cause of death claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Veteran's back disability, hepatitis C, and brain disability (manifested by cognitive issues) are all remanded for further development.,Service connection is also being remanded for a psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, hepatitis C residuals, and a liver condition due to inadequate etiological opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to in-service herbicide exposure. The appeals for hepatitis C, left hand disability, right arm disability, and left leg disability are dismissed. Issues regarding PN of the upper extremities, bilateral lower extremities, vision impairment, and dental disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and Hepatitis C due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active duty. The Veteran is required to provide details about his claimed in-service stressors, and both claims are pending further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 have been denied as the evidence does not support a link between his claimed conditions and active service or VA treatment.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Service connection was also denied for a circulatory disorder and a foot disorder. The appeal is not about service connection to hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for liver disorder and hepatitis C due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune, as well as possible malaria or preventive treatment during active service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and related liver disabilities (cirrhosis of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma) are granted as service-connected.,Prostate cancer is remanded for further review.

The Veteran was granted service connection for hepatitis C, which he developed during his military service. He also had a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma that was caused in part by his hepatitis C.,Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to hepatocellular carcinoma is also granted, with the opinion being that his hepatitis C substantially contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for unspecified liver condition, bilateral lower extremity tingling and numbness, crotch rash, decreased sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and jungle rot of feet due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's prostate disorder and hepatitis C are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to service, specifically TERA participation.