Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) decisions — 2025

The veteran's service connection for TMD and migraines was granted. The increased rating for allergic rhinitis with acute sinusitis was denied. Other conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for Hepatitis A, obstructive sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus because the VA Form 10182 was not filed on time.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to incomplete information and inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection of hepatitis C, stating that the February 2008 rating decision did not contain a clear and unmistakable error.

The veteran's PTSD rating is increased to 70% but not higher. The veteran also qualifies for total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board dismissed all issues because the veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement within one year of notification of the January 2007 rating decision.

The veteran's claims for service connection for autoimmune and cardiovascular disabilities were denied. The claims for lumbar spine, radiculopathy, and bilateral knee disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date of November 17, 1978 for a 60 percent rating for service-connected hepatitis C has been granted.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, hepatitis C, and seizure disorder due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and a liver condition, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C, concluding that the evidence does not show the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.