Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, particularly regarding his assertions of continuity of symptoms since separation from active duty and the potential secondary effects of his alcohol abuse on his liver disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, but the Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of his current condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression was reopened, but the claim remains denied as there is no credible supporting evidence that an in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C beginning February 24, 2011 was denied as her condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on symptoms such as anorexia and weight loss.