Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected Hepatitis-C disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee and left femur disabilities have been granted increased ratings, while the claim for restoration of a rating for lateral instability has been upheld. The liver conditions are not service-connected.

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

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 19, 2003, for the award of service connection for end-stage renal disease has been granted. The effective date is set at August 19, 2003.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by septicemia due to or as a consequence of liver cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis C, which are service-connected conditions. The appellant's claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety. The Veteran's hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and pain in the right and left sides are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected conditions or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for clarification of his separation code, further details surrounding the events he claims caused his claimed disabilities, and to obtain any outstanding private treatment records from the Martin Luther King Clinic.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as the need to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his military service.

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

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied as there is no current disability. The claim for loss of teeth, claimed as secondary to hepatitis C, was also denied due to lack of evidence of a service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, as the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to PTSD. The claim for hepatitis C remains pending and will require further examination or evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver associated with underlying hepatitis B and C is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence. The AOJ will arrange for a VA examination to address the etiology of his current condition, including in-service tattoos.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis A, hepatitis C, and liver damage is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence. The VA will obtain SSA records and schedule the Veteran for a medical examination.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and is not otherwise related to service, including shots received using an air gun. The claim for seborrheic dermatitis is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C did not result from disease or injury incurred in active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, requesting withdrawal for all issues except for the right knee subluxing patella issue. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.