Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C as the Veteran's condition did not have onset in service, was not related to service, and is not otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hepatitis C has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for Hepatitis C, left and right side facial paralysis, erectile dysfunction, and dental disability due to potential service connection based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C, finding that new evidence supports a relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service and specifically noting that it is less likely caused by Agent Orange exposure or service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a cervical spine disability, cirrhosis, deviated nasal septum, sinusitis, and pharyngitis, need further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations. The case is being remanded for additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in addresses and living arrangements, as well as potential issues with service connection for various conditions. The appellant's status as a surviving spouse must be determined first before any other claims can proceed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence on whether his psychiatric condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hepatitis C, and chronic skin condition are related to his military service. The claims will be reviewed again with a focus on determining if these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by it.

The Veteran died from metastatic liver cancer, with underlying causes of chronic hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver. The Board found that his death was not caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient records and a need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hepatitis C. The appeal is related to reopening of a previously denied claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether hepatitis C is related to service. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a new examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and lower back disability due to inadequate examinations and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently being reviewed.

The Veteran's request for service connection for hepatitis, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is not currently before the Board. The case will be returned to the Board after the AOJ issues an SSOC considering all relevant evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional development regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to service, specifically his claimed exposure to burn pits and human waste during his Southwest Asia deployment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a motion alleging clear and unmistakable error in the April 2015 decision regarding the untimely submission of the VA Form 9. The effective date for TDIU remains under review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's liver cirrhosis may be related to his service-connected PTSD, and thus remands for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and need for further development, including an addendum medical opinion addressing in-service and post-service risk factors related to hepatitis C.

The claim to reopen service connection for hepatitis C and liver cancer is granted. Effective dates are not assigned as the claims are still pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, major depressive disorder, insomnia disorder, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and cirrhosis of the liver have been granted. The effective dates are set as per the date of receipt of the respective claims.