Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2015

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 Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at his local RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for Gilbert's syndrome, which was reasonably shown to have been present in service and persisted since.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence from a previous VA examination and the need for additional medical records. The Veteran's hepatitis C disability is being reviewed again with an appropriate examiner.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was not productive of daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia prior to June 12, 2009, as required for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board found that the Veteran's current Hepatitis B was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury, hepatitis A, dermatophytosis of the left hand and ischemic heart disease. The appeals are dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board is remanding the claims for diabetes mellitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety disorder), and cirrhosis of the liver to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be considered in light of his reported stressors during service.

The Board denied the appellant's request for increased disability ratings for his hepatitis C residuals, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the cause of death was not related to service-connected conditions and denied DIC benefits.

The Veteran's chronic hepatitis C is rated at 40 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the current disability level and symptomatology.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic liver disability in service or due to undiagnosed illness, and concluded that the Veteran's current liver issues are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing and his inability to notify VA of his change of address.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is attributable to service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the issues of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for chronic tension headaches, sepsis, and an infection of the lung. The Board finds insufficient evidence to establish a current acquired psychiatric disability or sleep fatigue condition. Service connection is denied for cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis C, and blood clotting of the gastric esophagus as they are found to be secondary to the Veteran's alcohol abuse.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Hepatitis C is not related to his military service, and therefore denied the claim.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed Hepatitis C is related to his active duty service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.