Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2009

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute substantially to his death from liver cancer and acute renal failure.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied as he does not have the disease. Service connection for PTSD prior to June 17, 2004 is granted at a 50% rating, but no higher. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to that date was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a direct link to his military service. The claim for service connection for alcohol dependence was denied due to it being considered willful misconduct.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a travel board hearing and further evidentiary development.

The Board found that the Veteran's liver disease, including cirrhosis of the liver, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The appeal of the November 1970 rating decision denying service connection for infectious hepatitis and the denial of reopening the heart murmur claim were both denied. The effective date for service connection for epididymitis was changed to October 10, 2002.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary proceedings, including verification of stressors and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed Hepatitis C is related to his inservice episode of Hepatitis, which was not due to misconduct and occurred during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant a compensable rating or service connection, and thus the appeal is denied.

The Board found no current diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and denied the claim. The Veteran also seeks service connection for hepatitis C, but there is insufficient competent medical evidence to determine if it is related to service.

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

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and cyst removal residuals, were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate evidence and a need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis B does not warrant a compensable rating since April 11, 2005.

The Veteran's current residuals of hepatitis, including an elevated bilirubin level, are related to service and the Board has granted service connection for these residuals.

The Veteran's hepatitis B does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not cause intermittent fatigue, malaise, anorexia or incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C residuals are related to service, and thus remands the case for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for Hepatitis C has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.