Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2008

The appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claim for an increased rating for hepatitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that his diagnosed hepatitis C is related to his active duty for training.

The veteran's claim for vocational rehabilitation training under Chapter 31, Title 38, United States Code, is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and PTSD as the evidence did not support a finding that either condition was related to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hepatitis C, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and tuberculosis as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and cancer of the skin of the penile shaft were denied, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his period of active military service. Additionally, an increased rating for the residuals of right total knee replacement was also denied.

The veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left clavicle and hepatitis A were denied as there was no evidence to support a compensable rating.

The veteran's hepatitis C is service-connected as it was likely contracted during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hypertension, alcoholism, psychiatric disorders, headaches, insomnia, nightmares, hepatitis C and liver disease, stomach condition, arthritis, residuals of a spider bite, and diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence to support the claims.

The veteran's service-connected steatohepatitis has not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation as he does not experience intermittent malaise and anorexia or incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least one week.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hepatitis C, a low back disorder, bilateral pain in the feet, legs, and hands, hyperlipidemia, an ulcer disorder, and a skin disorder due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The veteran's service connection for hepatitis C with associated liver damage was granted based on the medical evidence showing that he developed the condition due to his military service.

The veteran's hepatitis C was service-connected, but chloracne was not.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C as there is no competent evidence or opinion that relates his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and denied a compensable rating prior to June 28, 2005, and an increased rating from that date for the residuals of a left ankle fracture.

The veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a spontaneous pneumothorax is being remanded.

The veteran's hepatitis C has not been manifested by demonstrable liver damage or gastrointestinal disturbance, and therefore a compensable rating is not warranted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a hiatal hernia, allergies, and a disability manifested by stomach problems, nausea, sweating, and lightheadedness were denied. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension was also denied.

The veteran's hepatitis C is related to her active military service.

The Board denied service connection for a back strain with spondylosis, hepatitis C, right elbow disability, and residuals of a right great toe fracture. The veteran's initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee lateral meniscectomy was also denied.