Hepatitis C Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hepatitis C and a back disorder due to errors in addressing relevant evidence, including the Veteran's service records and medical opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes, hepatitis C, and liver transplant are all granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied, as the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that his condition had its onset during or was otherwise directly related to military service.,The Veteran's MDD is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board has remanded this issue to consider new evidence and determine if an even higher rating (100%) is warranted.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, high blood pressure, esophageal varices, cirrhosis of the liver, and gall stones. The claims were based on a history of post-service risk factors rather than in-service incidents or injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right knee disorder, hepatitis C, and liver disorder due to insufficient VA medical opinions addressing their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's liver condition, including hepatitis C, is related to his service-connected bipolar disorder and any prescribed medications or alcohol/drug use.

The Board has remanded the claims for sarcoidosis, diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, and hepatitis C due to inadequate consideration of medical literature submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for arthritic pain in the hands, arms, back, and legs; a low back disability; a right knee disability; and a left knee disability. The claim for hepatitis C was also reopened.

The Board has remanded the case for further clarification regarding the Veteran's hepatitis B and C diagnoses, as well as service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including psychiatric conditions, spinal disorders, knee and foot disabilities, hepatitis C, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, and shoulder and elbow conditions. The evidence submitted did not provide new or relevant information to support these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver were incurred during his active duty service, granting the claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C and hepatic steatosis, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C. The Veteran is not considered to have shared needles, and his IV drug use history is a risk factor for hepatitis C.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C and liver damage, as secondary to hepatitis C. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has decided that the AOJ failed to adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection and whether his character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits, and has ordered remand.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C and hypertension due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's representative submitted additional medical literature, and further development is needed.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to service. The Veteran's claims were based on his belief that he had been exposed to and developed hepatitis C during or shortly after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and medical opinions obtained for the Veteran's left shoulder condition, Hepatitis C, GERD, and Erectile Dysfunction are inadequate. The claims are being remanded to obtain new examination and medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including splenomegaly with thrombocytopenia, cirrhosis of the liver, and hepatitis C, rendered him unemployable as of September 30, 2015. His TDIU claim is granted effective from that date.