Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2003

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination.

The veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis or its residuals. The Board notes that the veteran received treatment for hepatitis during his active duty but is unclear about whether he currently suffers from any residual symptoms.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the appellant does not have hepatitis C that is attributable to military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence of a disease or injury during service and insufficient continuity of post-service medical evidence to support a current diagnosis. The right knee disability issue remains pending as it was not fully developed.

The veteran served on active duty and was treated for hepatitis. The RO denied his claim due to willful misconduct, but the Board notes that the in-service investigation did not find it to be caused by such misconduct. Post-service medical evidence indicates he has Hepatitis C.

The Board dismissed the veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for Hepatitis due to the veteran's death during the pendency of his appeal.

The Board has granted the veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a lung disorder, including bronchial asthma. The evidence received since the April 1968 RO decision is considered new and material as it connects current lung markings with asthma and indicates they are long-standing.

The veteran claims service connection for hepatitis-C, but the VA has provided conflicting medical opinions. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct a new examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a compensable evaluation for hepatitis, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis with elevated liver readings is not related to his military service and denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis B, finding that the veteran's current exposure to hepatitis B is related to his in-service treatment. Service connection for hepatitis A was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis-C and a gastrointestinal disorder, both of which were claimed as resulting from herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for hepatitis, allowing the veteran's original claim to be reconsidered.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further examination and evaluation of the veteran's hepatitis claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's residuals of viral hepatitis do not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C and did not address his right arm disability due to insufficient evidence. The appeal is remanded for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for infectious hepatitis and hepatitis C, finding that both conditions existed prior to service and were not aggravated by service.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues regarding service connection for hepatitis C and HIV-related illness. The appeal is currently on hold while additional evidence is gathered.

The Board found that the veteran's fatal liver disease began many years after service and was not caused by any incident of service, including intravenous drug use or tattoos. Therefore, it denied service connection for the cause of death.