Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to the lack of a statement of the case (SOC) addressing these issues. The Veteran must be provided with an SOC so that he can file a substantive appeal if he wishes to continue his appeal.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C and Actinic keratosis, finding that the conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.,Both conditions are considered to have been caused by the Veteran's own willful misconduct (Hepatitis C) and lack of exposure to herbicide agents (Actinic keratosis).

The Veteran's appeal was denied for service connection for a right ankle disability and hepatitis C. The Board found no current right ankle disability, and the VA examiner could not provide an etiology opinion without resorting to speculation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD, and for adjudication of his claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis C and a back disorder due to incomplete examination reports, lack of medical records, and need for further development.

The VA determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his military service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran does not have a hepatitis C diagnosis, and thus, the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are not met.

The Board found that hepatitis C was not incurred in service and denied the Veteran's claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his incarceration and inability to appear for a scheduled hearing. He seeks service connection for hepatitis C, left knee bursitis/tendonitis, and an increased rating for right ankle DJD.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. The VA examiner diagnosed the Veteran with PTSD related to his military service in Vietnam. Service connection is also granted for Hepatitis C, as it relates to the Veteran's right-ear piercing during service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient medical opinions and additional records needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The case will be readjudicated after scheduling new examinations.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for Hepatitis C prior to February 9, 2012 and from that date was denied as the evidence did not show daily fatigue, malaise, or anorexia requiring dietary restriction or continuous medication. From February 9, 2012, the evidence showed near-constant debilitating symptoms but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional evidence and provide a medical opinion.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is currently rated at 10 percent, and his athlete's foot is not compensably rated.,During the appeal period, the Veteran's hepatitis C was manifested by intermittent fatigue, nausea, anorexia, and weight loss. His athlete's foot covered less than five percent of exposed skin and required topical treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to new theories of entitlement and requests for additional records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on these developments.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD with depression and alcoholism is incurred during service, as evidenced by his imprisonment in service. The evidence is in relative equipoise on all material elements of this claim.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hepatitis C, but has denied the claim as there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's hepatitis C was incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to incomplete development and the need for additional examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, as his hepatitis C was determined to be unrelated to his military service.