Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and depression, finding that there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The VA physician concluded that the veteran's death was not caused or contributed by VA medical treatment, and thus denied the claim for DIC benefits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C. The examiner concluded that the veteran's hepatitis C originated in service due to intravenous drug abuse.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a final decision can be made on the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, a low back condition, and a cervical spine condition due to insufficient medical nexus evidence and incomplete Social Security Administration records.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to his failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent, and service connection for infectious mononucleosis with hepatitis involvement is not warranted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinion and development.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred during his military service and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C is not related to his active duty service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C and a prior effective date. The veteran's service-connected hepatitis C is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C is related to his active duty service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for post traumatic stress disorder and hepatitis C, finding that there was no credible evidence to support the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressors or any other risk factors for hepatitis C. The veteran did not engage in combat during military service, which affected his ability to establish a non-combat related stressor through lay testimony alone.

The Board has determined that the VA's duties to notify and assist have not been fulfilled regarding the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for schistosomiasis mansoni and hepatitis with jaundice are denied. The claim to reopen a right shoulder disorder is granted, but the issue of service connection on the merits remains remanded.

The veteran's claim for hepatitis A was denied as there is no evidence of current disability. The claims for increased ratings for low back degenerative disc disease and radiculopathy, right elbow disability, and PTSD were also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is related to his in-service vaccination inoculations and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no connection between his current condition and his military service.