Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's Meniere's disease was not established during the appeal period.,Liver disease, including imbalance and liver cancer, is considered secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent evaluation. The Board also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is most likely related to military service. The issues of left knee and eye disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his acquired psychiatric disorder and chronic liver disease, have rendered him unable to work. Effective October 14, 2009, he is granted a TDIU and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C, and denied his claims for service connection for a back condition, cervical condition, PTSD, and major depressive disorder and/or generalized anxiety disorder. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a back condition, a cervical condition, PTSD, and major depressive disorder and/or generalized anxiety disorder are pending.

The Board found that the cause of the Veteran's death, cirrhosis of the liver, was not related to his service-connected PTSD and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hepatitis, and therefore is not entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's bipolar disorder did not originate in service and was not otherwise related to service, and denied his claim for service connection. The case is being remanded to obtain an adequate VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant records and providing addendum opinions on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorder and low back disorder.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his pending appeals, including those for Hepatitis C, residuals of botulism, and a nasal sinus disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to service, including any injury or event therein. The claim for service connection for hepatitis C is denied.

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

The Veteran died from metastatic liver cancer, but the Board found no evidence linking his condition to service or exposure to herbicides. The cause of death is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury, hepatitis C, and PTSD were denied as there is no competent evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Veteran's osteomyelitis and Hepatitis C are found to be service-connected. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and left arm carpal tunnel syndrome were not found to be related to service or any presumptive exposure, leading to a denial of both claims.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to his service, specifically multiple sexual encounters during R&R leave in the Philippines.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's hearing loss evaluations and for issuance of a Statement of the Case on the issues of service connection for hepatitis B, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, pseudo folliculitis barbae, and vertigo.

The Veteran's hepatitis B has resolved, and he is not entitled to a compensable rating.,There is no evidence of arthritis or gout in service or within one year post-service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.