Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA medical opinion on the relationship between the veteran's hepatitis C and his in-service symptoms.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have residuals of hepatitis C, an undiagnosed bacterial infection (claimed as a Lyme-type disease), or residuals of an immune deficiency disorder. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an increased evaluation for anxiety reaction. The claim of service connection for hepatitis C was denied due to lack of evidence linking the current diagnosis to military service, while the anxiety reaction claim is pending as no recent VA examination provided objective findings warranting a higher rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for viral hepatitis and hepatitis C, finding no evidence of chronic residuals or current disabilities related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, both now rated at 20 percent. The veteran's hepatitis is found to be related to his active duty service.

The VA Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current hepatitis C infection with cirrhotic changes to his service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and earlier effective date for service connection of Hepatitis C are being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C with cirrhosis and increased ratings for his left knee disability and right ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of service origin or aggravation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant's hepatitis C infection was incurred during military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C is pending.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no medical evidence linking his diagnosis to his military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic liver disorder, including hepatitis C and hepatitis A, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish a diagnosis of PTSD based on alleged combat stressors.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The veteran's request for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes is denied as his combined rating does not meet the required criteria.

The veteran's claims for hepatitis C service connection and a higher rating for his right knee disability are being remanded due to unclear medical evidence regarding the current status of his hepatitis C, and because the RO needs to issue a statement of the case on the right knee claim.

The Board has jurisdiction to review the claims of entitlement to service connection for multiple sclerosis and hepatitis C. The veteran's appeal on these issues is granted.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to lack of new and material evidence, as well as insufficient evidence showing acute or subacute peripheral neuropathy related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C and degenerative joint disease of the left knee were not incurred or aggravated during active service. The claim for increased rating for the left knee is remanded.