Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of 40 percent for residuals of hepatitis B is granted. The claims for service connection for heart disorder and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for autoimmune hepatitis has been dismissed because he withdrew his claim.

The Veteran's cause of death, cirrhosis and cancer of the liver, is remanded for a new examination to determine if his alcohol abuse aggravated these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a chronic sleep disorder and hepatitis C due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's back condition claim is denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to his current condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected. The liver disability claim is remanded for further development and opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the cause of the Veteran's death and whether it is related to his military service, including any symptomatology or exposure to contaminated water.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and a left eye disability, finding that there was no evidence to support these conditions were incurred in or related to her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic liver disorder, to include hepatitis B, finding that there was no evidence of a link between his active service and his current condition.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was denied in a previous decision, but new evidence has been submitted suggesting it may be related to his service. The claim is being remanded for further review.

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

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The issue of service connection for hepatitis, auto immune is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected cirrhosis of the liver with chronic hepatitis is being remanded due to procedural issues. The RO should issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing this issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis B infection due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of his condition and need for regular aid and attendance. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions and gather relevant employment information.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the Veteran's liver transplant does not qualify as a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior remand instructions, and thus the case is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his active duty service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted. The claim for hepatitis C remains denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to blood containing hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, which was liver failure due to hepatitis C, is service-connected. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran acquired hepatitis C from vaccination practices during his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inconsistencies in the previous examination and remand instructions.