Hepatitis C Board decisions

The veteran's nonservice-connected pension claim was denied as he did not meet the eligibility requirements. The claims for service connection for hepatitis C and peptic ulcer disease were also denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis A, B, or C, finding that a present chronic disability as a result of these conditions was not demonstrated by the evidence of record and that his hepatitis C virus was contracted as a result of drug abuse during active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for acquired liver disease (hepatitis and hepatitis C) and pancreatitis, finding no evidence of these conditions in service or a link to service.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss disability and Hepatitis C, and VA compensation for dependents potentially exposed to Hepatitis C virus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for malaria, fungus of the toes, lumbosacral spine condition, cervical spine condition, thoracic spine condition, hepatitis C, depression, and headaches. The decision also denied reopening of his previously denied claims.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for hepatitis C, and thus the claim is denied.

The Board denied an increased rating for chronic hepatitis C, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7354.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a 30 percent disability rating for his service-connected hepatitis C, effective October 31, 2000.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of PTSD, an effective date prior to May 9, 2001 for a 50 percent rating for PTSD, service connection for hepatitis C, and compensation for a stomach disorder claimed as due to VA surgical procedure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is service-connected, granting his claim.

The Board finds that the veteran's hepatitis C is likely due to in-service activity, including unprotected sexual encounters with multiple prostitutes during service and his post-service sexual history. Service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C was not incurred during service and is denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred during military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the veteran's gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis C, which contributed to his death, were related to liver and other gastrointestinal abnormalities demonstrated during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is granted.

The veteran's hepatitis C is currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as he does not have hepatomegaly or substantial weight loss.

The veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for hepatitis C, finding that the veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on symptoms such as daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia.