Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been undetectable on laboratory testing and he does not have current symptoms. He is therefore not entitled to a rating in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent for this condition.,Throughout the appeal period, the Veteran's sinusitis has not resulted in incapacitating episodes or more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. Therefore, he is not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent for this condition.,The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine has resulted in flexion limited to 90 degrees with a combined range of motion of 180 degrees and no objective evidence of muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour. He is therefore not entitled to a rating in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, residuals of TBI, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPV), but denied service connection for hepatitis C. The effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is October 31, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hair loss, skin condition, and hepatitis C are etiologically related to service. The claim for hair loss is denied due to a genetic cause, while the skin condition and hepatitis C are granted as they are presumed to be related to service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has not resulted in intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia or incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest and treatment by a physician. Therefore, the claim for a compensable initial disability rating is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for hepatitis C before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C and bilateral ankle myofascial syndrome are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and C, as well as his respiratory condition to include emphysema. The Board found that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death. The medical evidence does not support a connection between his service, presumed herbicide exposure, and his fatal conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disability of the scalp and neck is presumed to have been aggravated by service, as evidenced by his in-service treatment for acne keloidalis. The claim for hepatitis C is granted based on direct service connection.,Service connection is established for a skin disability of the scalp and neck due to its onset during service and aggravation therefrom. Service connection for hepatitis C is also established.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, hypertension, and vision loss as there is no evidence of a disease or injury that would qualify for compensation benefits.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been rated at 100% since October 13, 2014. The effective date for the dependency allowance is set to June 2016. The Veteran is granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that hepatitis C is not attributable to service, including via air gun injections or exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's diagnosis of hepatitis C was more likely related to his own risk factors such as intranasal cocaine use and unprotected sex.

The Veteran's appeal is for an increased evaluation of hepatitis C and a TDIU. The case has been remanded due to missing VA treatment records, the need for a new examination, and referral to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver is being remanded due to outstanding records and a need for a new VA examination. The examiner must consider the Veteran's reported in-service drug use, including IV drug use during Vietnam, as well as any other relevant factors.

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

The Veteran's hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver have not resulted in sufficient symptoms to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's marginal zone lymphoma is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for Hepatitis C remains pending.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and bilateral knee disorder are not service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a risk factor for contracting hepatitis C related to his in-service vaccinations, and thus denied service connection.