Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was dismissed because the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for additional private healthcare records.

The Veteran's mental disorder, claimed as PTSD and an unspecified anxiety disorder, was caused by service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C, specifically whether it is related to his service at Camp Lejeune. The case will be returned for further development and an addendum opinion from a VA clinician.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his in-service drug use, which may have led to his current hepatitis C diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C had its clinical onset during service or is due to an event or incident of his period of active service. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to provide this information.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, as secondary to Hepatitis C are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for hepatitis C, bilateral knee disability, and back disability were granted. The claim for hypertension was denied.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hepatitis C due to new evidence received since the May 2010 denial, which suggests a possible link between the condition and service. The appeal is remanded to obtain relevant medical records from Dr. Lawler/Chili Family Medicine.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C infection was granted. The case for service connection for eczema is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, cirrhosis, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability. The Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his military service.,Secondary service connection was also denied as the Veteran does not have a service-connected condition that could be linked to his cirrhosis or ankle disabilities.

The Veteran is granted special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his physical disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's liver conditions, including hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma. The VA is required to obtain a new posthumous medical opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, Lyme disease, and fibromyalgia as secondary to Lyme disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, tinnitus, and a sleep disorder to include sleep apnea and REM-related sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence addressing their etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of his service-connected left shoulder disability, lumbar spine arthritis, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis C has also been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and bilateral knee conditions have been reopened due to the introduction of new and material evidence. However, both claims remain denied as there is no current diagnosis of hepatitis C or a link between the claimed conditions and active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, or examination furnished by VA or in a VA facility. Therefore, the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his hepatitis C.

Service connection is granted for myeloid leukemia due to exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water. Other conditions are denied.