Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2009

The Veteran was denied a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes as he did not meet the criteria to be unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and no medical nexus between the claimed disorder and active duty.

The Board found that the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C have not been met.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as there was no evidence that any of the conditions contributing to his death were incurred during active naval service or due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C Virus, as the most probative medical evidence indicates it is unlikely related to his military service.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current hepatitis C, including whether it is related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, as there was no evidence that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, as there was no competent medical evidence linking the disability to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence of the condition during service or for many years after separation from service, and that it was not related to his active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new C&P examination and to obtain additional VA treatment records from the Tampa VAMC.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C, a psychiatric disorder (claimed nervous condition), and gastritis as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims, and there is no nexus between current gastritis and an injury or disease in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, as there was no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and his active duty service.

The Board found that the competent medical evidence of record does not support a finding that there is a relationship between the Veteran's currently diagnosed Hepatitis C and his military service, to include as due to herbicide exposure.

The Board remands the claim for a VA medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current Hepatitis C is related to service.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C based on the Veteran's exposure to bodily fluids as a medical service specialist during his active duty.

The Board denied service connection for epididymitis of the left testicle and hepatitis C as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to military service.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a neck injury, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and hepatitis A as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to insufficient credible evidence of in-service stressors, and denied service connection for a skin condition on the neck as there was no evidence of such condition during service or within a reasonable time thereafter.

The Veteran's primary biliary cirrhosis was granted service connection as it was aggravated during active duty, while endometriosis was denied as there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition pre-existed service and was not aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disorder, hypertension, cancer in bowels, arthritis in knees, lower extremities, neck and hands, and hepatitis.