Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hepatitis B and C with portal fibrosis and cirrhosis was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is remanded as VA needs to obtain his private treatment records from a liver specialist.

The Board denied the claim of accrued benefits as new and material evidence was not received, even though the appellant filed her claim within one year of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for hepatitis C, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for hepatitis C, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's liver condition, including hepatitis C, is not related to his service and has denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for hepatitis C as there is no new evidence or argument submitted since the previous final decision.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the claims for service connection for various hand and finger disabilities, right knee disability, hepatitis C, and left thumb fracture residuals. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for an earlier effective date for hepatitis C and TDIU due to service-connected disability. The VA will adjudicate these issues first, then readjudicate the increased evaluation for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease, lower back and related left leg neuropathy have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to military service.,The Veteran's hepatitis C has not met the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent due to his current symptoms being consistent with the current rating.,The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver has not met the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent due to his current symptoms being consistent with the current rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is caused or aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) traits, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to service, specifically due to exposure through the use of a jet injector gun for inoculation in service. As such, the claim for service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and hepatitis C were previously denied, but new evidence was submitted after his death. The Board found that the evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.,Service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to hepatocellular carcinoma metastatic and hepatitis C virus infection is denied as none of his service-connected disabilities were a principal or contributory cause of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension as secondary to service-connected bronchial asthma and hepatitis C, TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, and SMC based on housebound status from August 1, 2009. Additional development is required in each case.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that the preponderance of evidence does not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C is denied as the evidence does not show daily fatigue or other symptoms warranting a higher rating. The effective date for VA compensation benefits for hepatitis C predicated upon the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 remains October 31, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for Hepatitis C and an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a more contemporaneous examination.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for hepatitis C and PTSD, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is denied for shin splints.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and special benefits are being remanded due to the need for further examinations and evaluations. The issues include diabetes mellitus, its associated peripheral neuropathies and vascular disease, liver cirrhosis or hepatitis C, hypertension secondary to diabetes, PTSD, and homebound status.

The Veteran's liver condition and hepatitis C are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to service, specifically antibiotic treatment for strep D during service.