Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, right knee disorder, hepatitis C, and liver disorder due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability or a link between these conditions and active duty service. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's emergency medical care at Jupiter Medical Center was necessary due to an acute and hazardous condition, and that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected delay in seeking treatment to be hazardous. The Board also found that no VA facility was feasibly available for immediate treatment. Therefore, reimbursement or payment is granted for the non-VA medical expenses incurred.

The Board denied service connection for heart condition, liver cancer, hepatitis C with liver cirrhosis, multiple myeloma, and acquired psychiatric disorder as the evidence did not show a relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hand and wrist disability, as well as his hepatitis C, were not incurred or caused by service. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or exposure to risk factors for these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. However, the issue of service connection for hepatitis C remains remanded as a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to service or herbicide exposure.

Service connection is granted for adjustment disorder with disturbance of mood and conduct. Service connection is remanded for hepatitis C and hypertension.

Service connection is granted for hepatitis C. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing records and an incomplete medical opinion. The Veteran's hepatitis C is considered a current disability, but the cause of his condition remains unclear.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is at least as likely as not related to his in-service appendectomy, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, but the issues of a higher initial rating for PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as a TDIU rating are remanded.

The Veteran's hepatitis C disability is being remanded for additional VA treatment records and an updated examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, but denied both the claims for hepatitis C and the reopened claim for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple joint pain, hepatitis C, and neck condition. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran was granted special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance from September 27, 2011 to September 19, 2012 due to his inability to perform daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, or driving, and required assistance with hygiene needs. The preponderance of evidence indicates he no longer needed regular aid and attendance after this period.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hepatitis C may be related to his service, but needs more information from medical records and a new examination.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, chronic fatigue as secondary to hepatitis C, and gastrointestinal disorder as secondary to hepatitis C due to lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing Hepatitis C disorder did not undergo a worsening in active duty Army service, and it is unclear if his liver cirrhosis was the result of in-service aggravation beyond the natural process of the disease. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The claim to reopen service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted, but the case is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's liver disease and his military service.

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

The Board cannot make a decision on the service connection for hepatitis C due to lack of an opinion from a VA examiner regarding its relation to in-service events or conditions, including exposure to air gun injections or dental work instruments.