Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include hepatitis C and Non-A Non-B hepatitis due to a positive blood test during service. The VA examiner's opinion is deemed inadequate, and a new examination is required.

The Board has found that the Veteran's May 5, 2020 notice of disagreement (NOD) was timely filed in response to the March 20, 2020 Statement of the Case. As a result, the appeal is granted for the issues related to hepatitis C and reopening claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of a head injury, depression, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding whether his diagnosed cirrhosis and other symptoms are sequalae of his prior hepatitis C infection.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence linking the causes of death to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for gout and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate examination.,For lumbosacral strain, right knee degenerative arthritis, fatty liver disease (claimed as hepatitis C), and bilateral hearing loss, service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of complete service medical records and insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's hepatitis C. The Veteran is entitled to an examination to determine if his current condition was caused by herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for hepatitis C and denied the claim of service connection for body rashes. The claim of service connection for hypertension is being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need new examinations to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for hepatitis C was dismissed because the notice of disagreement was filed more than 30 years after the March 1993 rating decision, which granted service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hepatitis C, specifically his potential exposure during basic training and high-risk sexual activity in service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals because the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for hepatitis C prior to May 6, 2021.,The issue of TDIU is being remanded due to a failure to address it in the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's death, caused by liver cancer, was related to service. The appellant contends that the liver cancer is linked to air gun immunizations, a nail in the foot, or tattoos during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hyperlipidemia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, liver condition, kidney condition, renal toxicity, and anemia due to a lack of examination or opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's service at Camp Lejeune is also unclear.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, left hand disorder (including thumb), right arm disorder, back disorder, sinus disorder, and Hepatitis C have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability or in-service event that would support these claims.

The Veteran's atherosclerosis is granted as presumptively related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for service connection for cirrhosis and hepatitis C are remanded due to the need for VA examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus claims have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service.,The Veteran's fibrosis due to Hepatitis C claim has been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for portal vein thrombosis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Hepatitis C, finding that the condition was aggravated by his hepatitis.

An effective date of September 26, 2019 for a 100% rating for hepatitis C is granted. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety is remanded.

Your claims for service connection for thyroid carcinoma and hepatitis C have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.