Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Veteran's hepatitis C was found to be noncompensable prior to May 18, 2011. For the period from May 18, 2011, to April 17, 2012, a 20% disability rating for hepatitis C was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was found to be noncompensable prior to May 18, 2011. For the period from May 18, 2011, to April 17, 2012, a 20% disability rating for hepatitis C was granted.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, chronic liver disease, and increased rating for otosclerosis are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hepatitis C, right carpal tunnel syndrome, or left leg numbness (numbness of the left leg) as a result of service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to October 3, 2005 were not granted due to his disabilities not meeting the percentage requirements for consideration of permanent and total disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's seizures, headaches, and hepatitis C are not related to service or any other factor. Service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further consideration.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the cause of death and whether service connection should be granted for the Veteran's conditions, including consideration for compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C with hepatic cirrhosis has been granted. The Board finds that the current diagnosis of hepatitis C is secondary to hepatitis C in service, and resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine disability, entitlement to an effective date prior to December 4, 2009, and entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues of service connection for flat feet, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, and headaches have also been denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Meniere's disease, but denied it on the merits.,Service connection for hepatitis C was not granted as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to new claims and issues not previously addressed, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), residuals of traumatic brain injury, malignant growths of the genitourinary system, and reopening of claims for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis and paralysis from the chest down, prostate and bladder disorders, blood disorder, lung disorder (including emphysema and COPD), hepatitis C, heart disorder, and Meniere's disease. The decision found that these conditions were not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a greenhouse under the VR&E Independent Living Program is granted as it approximates the criteria, given his service-connected conditions and need for independence in daily living activities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, and a compensable disability rating for hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for increased rating of the low back disability remains denied, as does his claim for TDIU due to hepatitis C.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder and right hand disorder, both on secondary basis to his hepatitis C. The Veteran does not have a current dental disability for which VA compensation benefits are payable.

The Board denied service connection for meningitis and hepatitis C, finding that there is no current diagnosis of either condition and that the Veteran's hepatitis C was more likely related to post-service drug use than his military service.