Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2005

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence related to his Social Security Disability claim. The RO must review the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, a back disability, and post traumatic stress disorder in light of any additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for tinnitus, residuals of hepatitis, or a prostate disorder.

The veteran's death was not caused by VA care, but due to his pre-existing conditions. The claim is denied.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's hepatitis B, effective December 1992.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including residuals of hysterectomy and left salpingo-oopherectomy, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and otitis media. The claims were found to be not related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C does not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation, as it is currently noncompensably disabling.

The Board finds that the veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by VA medical care, and thus does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The claim for service connection for Hepatitis C has been granted with a 10% disability evaluation effective December 1999. The Board dismissed the appeal as moot due to the grant of benefits.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the appellant currently suffers from hepatitis C that was incurred as a result of his duty in the Navy as a utilities man. Service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, and denied his requests for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus, clinical neuropathy of the lower extremities, and arterial hypertension.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have service connection for hepatitis C or hypertension, as both conditions are not related to his active military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, blood disorders (hemophilia and Von Willebrand's disease), PTSD, and stomach ulcer. The skin disorder claim is granted with a 10% evaluation.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board did not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by VA hospitalization or medical treatment, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence showing a direct relationship between his service-connected shrapnel wounds and his subsequent heart disease, cirrhosis, and gastrointestinal disability.

The veteran's hepatitis B was incurred during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current conditions and active military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded to the RO due to a lack of records from Fort Ord Medical Facility. The RO must attempt to obtain these records and determine if they can grant the benefit.