Hepatitis C decisions — 2026

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for Hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's condition was asymptomatic and did not meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for COPD, PTSD, hepatitis C, TDIU, and temporary total disability evaluation due to a failure to address his timely request for higher-level review of the July 2018 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Hepatitis C with cirrhosis is related to service, and therefore grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death (hepatitic failure, cirrhosis, and chronic hepatitis C) is not directly related to his Marine Corps service or any verified in-service exposures. The VA examiner's opinion was found inadequate due to its reliance on the absence of medical literature without a discussion of specific facts.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes, gum disease, hypertension, orthopedic foot disorder, left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, hepatitis C, skin disorder of the feet (claimed as trench foot), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression and anxiety) due to errors in duty to assist.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and its secondary effects on other conditions, including cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes mellitus type II, esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, and splenomegaly.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings for hepatitis B and C with chronic fatigue, migraines, cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, and chronic cartilage fracture at junction of 10th and 11th right rib complex.

The Board has granted service connection for benign lung nodules, calluses of both feet, flat feet, and hepatitis C. The effective dates are not specified as the claims were based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding it related to his active duty service and aggravated by his service-connected tibia fractures. The claim for hepatitis C is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for depressive disorder is established based on direct evidence of a current disability (depressive disorder) that was incurred during active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected Hepatitis C, lumbar DDD with strain, osteomyelitis, and loss of use of right foot disability rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance. Effective October 28, 2008, the Veteran meets the criteria for SMC under various provisions.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, stomach infection and ulcers as secondary to hepatitis C, and service connection for feet disabilities are being remanded due to pre-decisional errors in obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran's cause of death, liver cancer, is being remanded due to a pending service connection claim for hepatitis C. The Board finds the cause of death appeal is intertwined with resolution of the pending service connection claim.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be proximately caused by the May 2004 colonoscopy at the Dallas VA Medical Center, resulting in additional disability. The Board granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for this condition.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate to adjudicate the claims for diabetes mellitus type II and hepatitis C, as they did not consider all reasonably raised theories of entitlement. The case is being remanded to obtain addendum VA medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that none of the conditions listed on his death certificate were related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not result in a need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hepatitis C was denied because the Veteran did not have a current disability during the appeal period. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to potential exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C due to the lack of a current disability. The remaining claims are remanded as there may be outstanding VA treatment records that could affect their outcome.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hepatitis C and left hip pain, prevent her from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU effective December 29, 2023.

The Veteran's cause of death was respiratory failure caused by hepatic failure, hepatocellular cancer, and chronic hepatitis C infection.,Service connection for the cause of death is granted as his alcohol and substance abuse were secondary to his service-connected PTSD.