Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C on a direct basis and remanded the issues of secondary service connection for hepatitis C, skin disorder due to herbicide exposure, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for liver cirrhosis was dismissed because he did not file an AMA appeal with the Board within one year of receiving a RAMP rating decision denying his claim.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient detail in previous VA medical opinions regarding service connection for left knee disability and hepatitis B. The Veteran's left knee condition is being evaluated again, as well as whether the Veteran had a diagnosis of gout or pseudogout during service which could have caused his current chondromalacia. For hepatitis B, the Board needs to determine if it was present during the appeal period and if it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, GERD, sleep apnea, enlarged liver disability, erectile dysfunction, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to incomplete development and lack of corroboration of in-service stressor.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was rated at 20% from September 21, 2016 to the present. Prior to this date, he did not meet criteria for any higher rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal because no rating decision addressing his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of hepatitis C has been issued by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hiatal hernia and IBS due to insufficient evidence in some areas, including a VA examination for status post cholecystectomy and an opinion on the relationship between IBS and her service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C, and a need for further clarification.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasoning in the VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C. The examiner needs to provide a more detailed and clear explanation for their opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and renal disease, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The examiner will need to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran’s active duty service and his current disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of the condition during or recent to the pendency of the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the onset of hepatitis C during service and potential risk factors. The Veteran's statements will be considered, but a more detailed examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to insufficient medical opinions. Additional development is needed, including obtaining new medical opinions from specialists.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD with alcohol abuse is denied. The claim of service connection for hepatitis B is granted.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C as there is no evidence that the Veteran's current condition was caused by his military service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with liver cirrhosis was manifested by no more than subjective complaints of fatigue, and the Board found that his condition did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits were denied due to the absence of an employment handicap. The Board has ordered a new FCE and remanded for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claim for hepatitis C due to insufficient consideration of medical literature submitted by the Veteran.