Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases in the medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol dependence aggravated his hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and relevant to the claims of service connection for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and left ear hearing loss. As such, the claims are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his vision impairment and physical conditions such as neuropathy and back pain, necessitate regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions were dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were found to be most closely approximating occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to March 27, 2021. The claim for hepatitis C was remanded.

The Board has identified errors in the initial decision and requires a new VA examination to determine the nature and cause of the Veteran's hepatitis C infection, including its onset during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hepatitis C (claimed as chronic chemical hepatitis) due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service event or exposure related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining military personnel records and medical records from his Air Force Reserve service, as well as a TERA examination for chronic bronchitis and asthma.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hepatitis C, which was a causal factor in his liver cancer death, was incurred during service. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for Hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver as due to Hepatitis C was denied. The remanded claim for dental treatment purposes is pending.,Claims for tremors, left hand, right hand, and hepatic encephalopathy were also denied.

All issues of service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to improper appeal or untimely submission.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was caused by his intravenous drug use related to his service-connected PTSD, and the Board granted service connection for hepatitis C as secondary to service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requests additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for Hepatitis C, liver cancer and residuals of liver cancer, and colon disease are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.,The Veteran contends that his current conditions are related to hepatitis infections during military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hepatitis C, left ankle condition, right ankle condition (claimed as residuals of right ankle sprain), and vision condition. Service connection was remanded for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension were also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver condition, including fatty liver and hepatitis C, due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune. The VA medical opinion found that the Veteran's current liver conditions are less likely related to his in-service exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal that his October 25, 2019 notice of disagreement was timely filed. The claims for service connection are being remanded to allow the RO to address each issue.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied a compensable rating. Service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, pelvis cancer, spinal cancer, prostate cancer, hepatitis C, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, ED, and liver condition are all denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his in-service risk factors. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 for hepatitis C is denied because there is no current diagnosis of the condition.