Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2010

The Board found that the Veteran's Hepatitis C did not have onset in service and was not caused or aggravated by his active military service, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have significant residual symptoms from Bell's palsy, and his other conditions are not related to service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hepatitis C and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a possible in-service exposure to the virus.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C, which was incurred in service and contributed to his fatal hepatic cancer, caused or substantially contributed to his death. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is causally related to his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral varicose veins were incurred in active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The other issues are addressed but not resolved.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C in service or a link to service, and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to headaches and joint pain, as well as other claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for reopening his hepatitis service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and hepatitis C due to procedural and evidentiary development issues. The Veteran is also seeking a hearing on his claims of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound, and whether a May 1995 rating decision was clearly and unmistakably erroneous (CUE) in denying service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and determining whether he qualifies for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, and right ankle disability due to outstanding treatment records and further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to inadequate compliance with previous Board and Court instructions.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and requires additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis B and C are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure or continuity of symptoms, and the condition is not related to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C. The Board has determined that further development is needed, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his condition and whether it was caused or aggravated by any aspect of his military service.

The Board denied service connection for depression, bilateral foot fungus, right shoulder disability, low back disability, and residuals of hepatitis. The Veteran's claims were reopened but not granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for hepatitis C. The Veteran's condition is related to his in-service hepatitis, which was first diagnosed during active duty.