Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that has not yet been considered by the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a favorable decision for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including hepatitis C, abdominal disability, head injury/concussion, eye injury/abrasion, black widow spider bite, and asbestos exposure-related disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C. The Veteran currently has a diagnosis of Hepatitis C, which is attributable to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a hepatitis disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Hepatitis B is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse, asbestosis, and hepatitis C. The decision found that alcohol abuse was not incurred in or aggravated by service due to his own willful misconduct. Asbestosis and hepatitis C were also not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and information.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C residuals are causally related to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and hepatitis C were not incurred or aggravated by active service, and it may not be presumed to have been so incurred. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has decided the case requires further development due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C and whether it was caused by VA treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his active duty service.

The Veteran's hepatitis and diabetes mellitus were not granted increased ratings or service connection, respectively. The right foot condition was denied due to lack of in-service exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's infectious hepatitis with jaundice and residuals of meningitis are granted a noncompensable rating. The claim to reopen the PTSD service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a video-conference hearing before a Member of the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic renal disease and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need to consider additional evidence, including recent treatment records from a private physician. A VA examination is also required to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA and non-Federal records related to his treatment before 2000. A VA examination will be conducted to determine if his hepatitis C is related to his combat experiences in Vietnam.

The Veteran's current hepatitis C condition was not incurred or related to service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.