Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2007

The VA has remanded the case for further examination and consideration due to insufficient information about when and how the veteran's hepatitis developed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his military service, as it was likely caused by drug abuse both during and after service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding that his conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action due to the failure of notices of his hearing to be sent to the correct address.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no credible evidence linking his current condition to his active duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that there is no competent medical evidence showing the veteran currently has a skin condition or PTSD. The claim for service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link between any of these conditions and the veteran's active duty service.

The veteran's hepatitis C is currently rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum available benefit for this condition. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of hepatitis, residuals of frostbite, and degenerative arthritis of the knees due to lack of evidence showing a current disability related to military service.

The veteran's cervical spine disability and hepatitis B were not found to be related to service. The Board also denied the claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The issue of whether new and material evidence was received is pending.,VA will now remand the matter of service connection for PTSD, which may result in a grant or denial based on the merits.

The Board determined that the veteran's right hand and thumb injuries were not incurred in line of duty due to his own willful misconduct, and thus denied service connection for these conditions. Service connection was also denied for hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death is related to service-connected conditions, including hepatitis C and cirrhosis. The appellant is therefore granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C.A. chapter 35.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The right hip disability claim was decided in favor of the veteran as it is considered a direct result of his service.

The veteran's claim for an initial higher rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of recent VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to determine if hepatitis C was incurred or aggravated in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling issue for further development, including a VA examination and compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C and gout were not caused by his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C, but the case is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.