Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection based on the claimed conditions.

The Board found that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of hepatitis A or an anxiety disorder, and thus denied service connection for both conditions.

The veteran's liver condition, including granulomatous hepatitis and sarcoidosis, is being remanded for additional development to determine if it was related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for the veteran's right ankle condition, Saturday Night Palsy, Hepatitis C, and Sleep Condition due to lack of current diagnoses and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, entitlement to a compensable rating for hepatitis C, and entitlement to an increased rating for cirrhosis of the liver are pending.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C and acquired psychiatric disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor are they proximately due to a service-connected disability. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for an incapacitating episode or intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C and thyroid disorder are not related to his military service, including any possible exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his time in service, and thus denied his claim.

The veteran's hepatitis C was found to have its onset during service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's hepatitis C has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on his symptoms.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess his hepatitis, right arm disability, and mental health conditions.

The Board found no evidence of chronic hepatitis A, B, or C in service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for end stage liver disease, including chronic hepatitis B infection and cirrhosis of the liver due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection and reopening of a PTSD claim, as well as hearing loss.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining SSA records.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for hepatitis C and kidney disorder due to incomplete records, including VA treatment records and private medical records. The veteran is also asked to provide a buddy statement regarding any tattoos during service and a medical opinion from Dr. Ballou.

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

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis, gastrointestinal disorder, pes planus, low back disability, and disabilities of the elbows and hips. The claims were not reopened.