Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an increased evaluation for anxiety reaction. The claim of service connection for hepatitis C was denied due to lack of evidence linking the current diagnosis to military service, while the anxiety reaction claim is pending as no recent VA examination provided objective findings warranting a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, which led to alcohol abuse and cirrhosis of the liver. As a result, the cause of the veteran's death is now considered service connected.

The Board finds that the veteran's renal disease is not related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic undifferentiated type schizophrenic reaction and calluses of both feet, preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a TDIU is granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for viral hepatitis and hepatitis C, finding no evidence of chronic residuals or current disabilities related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnoses of hepatitis, hypertension, and psoriasis are not related to his military service. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death (aspiration pneumonia) was not service-connected, as there is no evidence showing a connection between his active service and any of the conditions listed on his death certificate.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, both now rated at 20 percent. The veteran's hepatitis is found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired visual disorder and hepatitis B infection, finding no evidence of a current disability or causal link to service.

The VA Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current hepatitis C infection with cirrhotic changes to his service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete service records and the need for a medical examination. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have hepatitis B and did not incur it in active duty. Therefore, service connection for hepatitis B is denied.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and earlier effective date for service connection of Hepatitis C are being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C with cirrhosis and increased ratings for his left knee disability and right ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of service origin or aggravation.

The veteran's hepatitis claim was denied, but he received a 100% evaluation for his service-connected orthotopic cardiac transplantation with cardiomyopathy and renal insufficiency.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant's hepatitis C infection was incurred during military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C is pending.

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

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic liver disorder, including hepatitis C and hepatitis A, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.