Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining official records of the incident and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his PTSD and hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C was denied as there is no evidence of VA carelessness, negligence, or error in judgment resulting in the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran seeks special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected hepatitis C and depression. The Board finds that an additional VA examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran requires aid and attendance solely due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to clarify his risk factors and determine if his condition is related to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be the result of injury or disease incurred in active military service, and therefore service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to issues related to hepatitis C, compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for complications from hernia surgery, and an initial compensable evaluation for shrapnel wound of the abdomen.

The Board previously denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to lack of evidence linking his Hepatitis B and C or hepatocellular carcinoma to service. New evidence does not provide a basis for reopening the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his condition was incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for malaria and Hepatitis C were reopened, but the Board denied all other issues including hypertension, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a video conference hearing before a Board Member at his local RO in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of current disabilities or causation related to service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU benefits was denied, and the Board has ordered remand to obtain additional evidence and consider his educational and occupational history.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete service connection determinations and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred or aggravated by military service, as it is more likely due to his history of multiple sexual partners and drug abuse.

The VA examiner found that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his military service and did not result from or be aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis B. The Board therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining relevant VA treatment records and providing a hepatitis risk factors questionnaire to the Veteran. The Veteran will also undergo an examination to determine the etiology of his Hepatitis C.