Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2010

The Board found that the evidence received since the July 1977 rating decision did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of service connection for residuals of nerve gas exposure, and thus denied reopening of this claim. The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, tinea cruris, and diabetes mellitus. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C was denied as there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between the Veteran's hepatitis C and VA treatment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran meets the criteria for a total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes due to multiple disabilities, including his right knee and low back conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, persistent hepatitis, and an unspecified joint disability were denied. The effective date of the increased rating for low back strain was set at November 12, 2003.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hepatitis C, as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of right inguinal hernia repair with scarring. The evidence did not meet the threshold requirements for a disability due to impaired hearing under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the appellant's claims for hepatitis C and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was initially evaluated as noncompensable from March 21, 2005 to October 11, 2007. Since October 12, 2007, the Veteran has been granted a 10 percent rating for his hepatitis C.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and denied both his claim for hepatitis C and his secondary claim for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran does not have a current disability related to hepatitis exposure during service, and the Board denies his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his hepatitis C, as well as whether his rheumatoid arthritis is related to his hepatitis C.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C in service or for many years thereafter, and concluded that the Veteran's claim for service connection was denied due to lack of competent medical opinion linking his condition with service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of PTSD and hepatitis C for further development due to insufficient stressor verification.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his active duty service. The Board has found that the Veteran's liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, and hepatitis C are not directly related to his service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his hepatitis C, meet the criteria for a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a video hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis, bilateral foot disability, and various knee disabilities were denied. The Veteran's arthritis of the lumbar spine and right and left knees are rated as 10% since August 17, 2007 and October 25, 2005 respectively. The Veteran's right leg and left leg disabilities do not meet criteria for a compensable initial disability rating.

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