Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during his active-duty service, and granted service connection for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of hepatitis C is being remanded due to the VA examiner not considering his reported sexual behavior during service and the relevant medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg thrombophlebitis, acquired psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and depression), bronchitis, Hepatitis C, and a separate right leg disability. The claim for increased rating for neck disability is also denied as a matter of law.

The Veteran's liver cancer was caused by his hepatitis C, which he developed due to intravenous drug use. His service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute to the development of his alcoholism and subsequent liver cancer.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis was rated at 20 percent prior to June 14, 2013 and remains rated at 20 percent from June 14, 2013 to March 31, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his hepatitis C, prostate cancer, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C during service and could not establish a nexus to service. The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection based on herbicide exposure was denied due to lack of competent evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims are granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder, and other conditions. The appeal is based on new evidence.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C has been rated at 20 percent since December 5, 2011. The rating was denied for periods from June 4, 2014 to July 13, 2015 and from July 14, 2015 onwards.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C is found to be service-connected. The COPD, low back disorder, and bilateral ankle disorders are not found to be service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and hepatitis C were denied, but he was granted a 100% disability evaluation for hepatitis C effective June 6, 2003.,Service connection for renal failure, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) was also granted effective June 6, 2003.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis C and a left elbow condition, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred during military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to service, specifically visiting foreign ports or cutting his hand on a valve in the boiler room during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is etiologically related to his exposure to blood during service, and thus grants service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate examination reports and opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C, specifically his exposure during service and whether it is related to his active-duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation of the Veteran's competency due to his history of substance abuse and mental health issues, including a traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and found no current right ear hearing loss disability. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is currently rated as non-compensable.