Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2006

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and residuals of hepatitis, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for clarification on whether he wishes these issues to be withdrawn. If the veteran does not wish them to be withdrawn, the case will return to the Board for further review.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board granted a 100% rating for hepatitis C with liver damage effective November 27, 2000. The veteran's claims for prostate cancer and cancerous ulcer of the stomach were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development of unit records and confirmation of in-service activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and is more likely due to past intravenous drug use, leading to a denial of his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for duodenal ulcer disease, cardiovascular disease, including atrial fibrillation, hepatitis, and the residuals of a contusion of the mastoid.

The Board remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination to determine if the veteran's cirrhosis of the liver is related to or caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.