Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2006

The Board found that the veteran's cirrhosis of the liver primarily manifested with intermittent symptoms such as abdominal pain, weakness, and anorexia. The RO assigned a 10 percent disability rating for cirrhosis of the liver. For hepatitis C, the case was referred to the RO for proper development due to lack of notification under VCAA.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is related to risk factors during his active service and has been granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is service-connected due to exposure to contaminated blood during his military service.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for diabetes, liver condition, kidney disorder, and heart condition as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The veteran's death was not caused by any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C was not incurred in service and his stomach condition is related to service, but the veteran did not have a diagnosis of H. Pylori during service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development of his claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. He will also undergo a new psychiatric examination.

The Board has ordered a VA medical examination to determine the onset and cause of the veteran's hepatitis C, including whether it is related to service-connected PTSD or drug abuse.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by or aggravated by his active military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis C did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent at any time, including after July 2, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is more likely attributable to sexual trauma/assault during his period of military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have active hepatitis B and therefore, a compensable evaluation is denied.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The veteran's hepatitis C and left testicle removal are under review.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VCAA notice and confirmation of Vietnam service. The veteran's prostate carcinoma claim is related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's service-connected hepatitis C, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has reopened the veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for hepatitis, to include hepatitis C. The case is now remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver is not related to his active duty service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C did not have its origins during his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for non-service-connected disability pension was denied as he did not meet the criteria of permanent and total disability due to non-service-connected disabilities, with his PTSD being ruled out. The Board found that other psychiatric conditions may contribute to his inability to engage in substantially gainful employment.