Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, hypertension, lower back disability, skeletal arthritis, skin disability, bilateral eye disability, and bilateral sinus disability have all been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,Service connection was not granted because the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of in-service diagnosis or continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, fatigue symptoms including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and an acquired psychiatric disability due to inadequate reasoning and lack of clarity in the medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 15, 2022 for service connection of hepatitis C was denied as there is no evidence that he filed any other formal or informal claims for this condition before the effective date.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development, particularly regarding a possible diagnosis of ischemic heart disease (CAD) from an August 2002 SSA record. The VA examiner's opinions need to be revised to consider this new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his hepatitis C, finding that he does not have current signs or symptoms attributable to hepatitis C and no incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is rated at 20 percent, and his skin disorder is assigned a noncompensable rating prior to February 20, 2019. The Board denied increased ratings for both conditions.

The Veteran's initial claim for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver, steatosis/fatty liver and status post cholecystectomy was granted with a 10% rating effective May 21, 2008. The appeal sought higher ratings for this condition prior to October 1, 2011, from October 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011, and since March 31, 2011. The Board denied these claims as the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to hepatitis C, finding that there is no current diagnosis of cirrhosis and no evidence supporting its existence during the pendency of the claim.

The VA reduced the Veteran's rating for hepatitis C from 60% to 40%, but this decision was improper. The Board has reinstated the 60% rating effective December 1, 2020.

The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for post-operative residuals following a liver disease/transplant and aggravation of pre-existing hepatitis C is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is related to his in-service hazardous noise exposure. The other conditions were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C (including fatty liver disease and liver cysts).

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C (including fatty liver disease and liver cysts).

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal because his timely substantive appeal was not received by VA in response to an October 28, 2019 Statement of the Case for hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and a compensable rating for his service-connected hepatitis C due to incomplete information in the medical records.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver is rated at 100 percent prior to January 7, 2022. The Board has remanded for further development regarding his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C (including fatty liver disease and liver cysts).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis, hepatitis C, and liver fibrosis are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his military service, specifically his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for Hepatitis C due to concerns about the adequacy of previous medical opinions and the need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding it to be related to in-service military sexual trauma.