Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for liver failure due to a duty to assist error. An addendum opinion is needed from a VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's liver failure, including autoimmune hepatitis, and whether it is at least as likely as not caused by exposure to environmental hazards during his Gulf War service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination. His TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, pes planus, and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for additional development related to outstanding service personnel records.

The Board denied service connection for steatohepatitis and a gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, finding that the conditions were not related to active duty service.

The appeal for service connection of multiple conditions has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hepatitis C due to additional evidence and theories provided by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis was due to his own willful misconduct in using illicit intravenous drugs during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in relying on a medical opinion that did not consider all relevant factors, including the Veteran's service exposure and risk factors.

The Veteran's hepatitis C disability was found to be predominantly manifested by intermittent fatigue and right upper quadrant pain prior to August 27, 2018. Since then, it has been characterized by daily fatigue. The Board denied the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to August 27, 2018 and in excess of 20 percent since.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with the development sought as part of the December 2019 remand and therefore, the claims for service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis, and entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected disabilities are being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected Hepatitis C is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver disability, including Hepatitis C and chronic liver damage. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cirrhosis, including whether it was caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities such as alcohol use and/or prescribed medications.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, liver disorder, and TDIU prior to September 1, 2016 due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C as there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for cirrhosis of the liver and low back disability due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's alcohol abuse disorder is raised as secondary to PTSD, and his low back disability needs further clarification regarding its relationship to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The left knee injury and hepatitis disability are denied.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of hepatitis C, a low back disability, and tinnitus due to the Veteran's death.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decisions were made.