Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2009

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and service connection for bilateral shoulder disorder and back disorder. The decision found that NASH did not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation, while service connection was denied due to lack of evidence linking current shoulder or back disorders to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have any current residuals of his in-service hepatitis A and denied all claims for service connection. The Board also noted that there was no indication of a chronic low back disorder or stomach disorder on separation examinations, and thus denied those claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further development of the Veteran's service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and extent of the Veteran's hepatitis C and gunshot wound residuals.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection for various liver and dizziness conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for further development. The issue of service connection for pancreatitis as secondary to a service-connected disability remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy, stomach ulcer, and hepatitis B are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the Veteran's current diagnosis and whether it is related to his military service. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's Hepatitis C.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, including those from Social Security Administration and VA Vocational Rehabilitation Education.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain medical records from May 2004 to May 2008, and for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and arthritis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his active service, and he was granted a higher evaluation for the residuals of his gunshot wound to the right upper arm involving Muscle Groups V and VI.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA decision and medical records, as well as VA treatment records. The issues of service connection for hepatitis C, increased rating for fracture of the right little finger, and increased rating for ulcer disease with vagotomy and pyloroplasty are on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran's Hepatitis C is related to his active service, granting the claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C in service and no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's current condition to his period of service. Therefore, service connection for hepatitis C is not established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he does not have the claimed conditions and there is no evidence linking them to his military service.