Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis secondary to hepatitis C, and bilateral feet tendonitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and hepatitis C as there was no evidence of functional impairment sufficient to warrant a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of hepatitis C and conditions secondary to it, including bleeding hemorrhoids, bleeding ulcers, acute colitis, diverticulitis, inflamed rectal tissue, IBS, skin condition, tracheal burning with constant acid buildup, and urinary incontinence.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death, as there is no substituted appellant for this appeal.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hepatitis C as the evidence did not support intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia or incapacitating episodes during the past 12-month period.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and residuals of a liver transplant with shunt implant, stroke, and seizures as the medical evidence did not support a current disability during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for lung cancer but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, effective December 7, 2022.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for headaches and hepatitis C to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran was granted increased ratings of 60 percent for Hepatitis C prior to September 8, 2016, and 100 percent for anxiety and depression for the entire period on review.

The Board granted restoration of the 20 percent rating for cervical strain with myositis effective July 14, 2016. The claims for increased ratings for unspecified anxiety disorder and hepatitis C were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including spinal arthritis of the neck and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the neck/upper back. However, tinnitus was granted, and a 20% rating was assigned for left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for migraines was granted from October 1, 2019. The claims for service connection for cirrhosis of liver and hepatitis C were remanded.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver with hepatitis C were dismissed due to untimely filing.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, Hepatitis C, and cirrhosis of the liver. Atrial fibrillation was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim for service connection for hepatitis C, as new and material evidence was not received.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during its pendency.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for anemia, ESRD, liver cirrhosis, and oliguria due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, lung condition, peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, bilateral plantar fasciitis with bone spurs, left kidney cyst, cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis C, migraine, and chronic allergic rhinitis.