Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2004

The VA has denied a compensable evaluation for hepatitis, finding the veteran's condition nonsymptomatic and not meeting the criteria for any higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence of current hepatitis C and noting that his treatment in service was for homologous serum hepatitis (hepatitis B), which he has been previously granted service connection for.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for hepatitis C and peptic ulcer disease was denied as the earliest possible effective date is February 2, 2000.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the cause of the veteran's death and whether his service-connected conditions were secondary to alcohol abuse. The case will be reviewed in light of all evidence obtained since the last supplemental statement of the case.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected ITP did not cause or contribute substantially to his death due to liver failure and Hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for hepatitis C and a left foot injury. The appeal is being reviewed again as it was reopened on new evidence.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C with depression prior to April 30, 1996 and a rating in excess of 30 percent as of and subsequent to April 30, 1996.

The veteran's hepatitis residuals and PTSD have been granted service connection, with the PTSD receiving a 30 percent evaluation from February 2, 1994 to January 25, 1995.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for liver disease, including hepatitis C, finding that the condition did not begin during or as a result of his military service.

The VA denied service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The veteran's hepatitis and postoperative residuals of prostate cancer are not service-connected. The issue of periodontal disease for treatment purposes is unclear.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and procedural issues, including a need for VCAA compliance.

The Board found that the character of the appellant's discharge from service for his second period of active duty constitutes a bar to VA benefits, as he was discharged under other than honorable conditions due to a general court-martial. The appeal is denied.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to the veteran's failure to appear for a requested VA examination and other procedural issues.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it was not incurred in line of duty due to his own drug abuse.