Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting the criteria for VA purposes.,Service connection for hepatitis is denied due to lack of evidence showing a currently disabling condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to decide the claim of service connection for hepatitis A, as there are uncertainties in the current record and potential exposure during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to hepatitis C, finding that there is no current diagnosis of cirrhosis and no evidence supporting its existence during the pendency of the claim.

The VA reduced the Veteran's rating for hepatitis C from 60% to 40%, but this decision was improper. The Board has reinstated the 60% rating effective December 1, 2020.

The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for post-operative residuals following a liver disease/transplant and aggravation of pre-existing hepatitis C is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to alcoholic cirrhosis, as it was not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is related to his in-service hazardous noise exposure. The other conditions were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and bilateral hand disability, manifesting as bilateral hand pain, have been granted. The claim of service connection for hepatitis is being remanded.,Service connection has been established for BPPV and bilateral hand disability, manifesting as bilateral hand pain, based on credible lay evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty liver disease) rated with diabetes mellitus, type II, has been withdrawn. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent and remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) were denied as the earliest date of receipt was December 25, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for heart conditions, cirrhosis of the liver, and diabetes. The Veteran's heart disabilities were not related to his active duty in Korea.,The Board also denied service connection for left foot peripheral neuropathy and left ankle condition.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C (including fatty liver disease and liver cysts).

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C (including fatty liver disease and liver cysts).

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal because his timely substantive appeal was not received by VA in response to an October 28, 2019 Statement of the Case for hepatitis C.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from November 15, 2021, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him bedridden or in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and a compensable rating for his service-connected hepatitis C due to incomplete information in the medical records.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver is rated at 100 percent prior to January 7, 2022. The Board has remanded for further development regarding his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C (including fatty liver disease and liver cysts).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis, hepatitis C, and liver fibrosis are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his military service, specifically his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service exposure to toxins, specifically Vietnam service during the Vietnam War era.