Hepatitis C decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, jaundice, hypogeusia, and hyposmia as there was no evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the claim.

The appeal seeking service connection for loss of teeth due to maxilla was dismissed as the Veteran did not appeal the rating assigned and there was no clear and unmistakable error found in establishing service connection.

The Board granted service connection for cirrhosis, hepatitis C, hepatocellular carcinoma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, Barrett's esophagus, and obstructive sleep apnea but dismissed the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the claim for a heart disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, ulcerative colitis, lung disease, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's liver cancer and hepatitis C are related to his active service, including exposure to agent orange.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected hepatitis C due to an inadequate VA examination and medical opinions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves, with effective dates from March 15, 2013. The Board also granted a TDIU and DEA based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis C to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board granted an initial rating of 40 percent for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, but denied earlier effective dates for service connection and a higher rating for tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis secondary to hepatitis C, and bilateral feet tendonitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and hepatitis C as there was no evidence of functional impairment sufficient to warrant a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of hepatitis C and conditions secondary to it, including bleeding hemorrhoids, bleeding ulcers, acute colitis, diverticulitis, inflamed rectal tissue, IBS, skin condition, tracheal burning with constant acid buildup, and urinary incontinence.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death, as there is no substituted appellant for this appeal.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hepatitis C as the evidence did not support intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia or incapacitating episodes during the past 12-month period.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and residuals of a liver transplant with shunt implant, stroke, and seizures as the medical evidence did not support a current disability during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for lung cancer but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, effective December 7, 2022.