Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of infectious hepatitis is denied as his condition has not resulted in any incapacitating episodes or symptoms that would warrant such a rating.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for hepatitis C as additional development is needed, including obtaining the appellant's VA treatment records from March 2013 to October 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand instructions, and a new medical opinion is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The appeal pertaining to the claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis B is dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for chronic asthma, right knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and hypertension due to incomplete development, including a need for new VA examinations or opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, but the Board requires additional information from medical experts regarding specific aspects of his claims.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for upper left arm or shoulder disability, hepatitis C, and hypertension due to insufficient opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected primary biliary cirrhosis has been rated at 10 percent since December 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not show any additional symptoms warranting a higher rating, such as portal hypertension or splenomegaly.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral ankle condition, finding that there is no causal relationship between his current ankle condition and his military service.,The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for Hepatitis C due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its onset or etiology.

The Veteran's claim for left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is denied due to lack of in-service noise exposure and the absence of continuity of symptomatology.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as she does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claim for hepatitis disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for liver failure, hepatitis C, hypertension, kidney cysts, vision loss, memory loss, bone density loss, osteoporosis, and low back disability are all denied. The claim for service connection for liver failure is reopened due to new evidence submitted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C should be remanded due to outstanding medical records, specifically Social Security Administration (SSA) medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver disorder, to include hepatitis, is remanded.

The Veteran's left knee arthritis disability is granted a 20% rating, effective September 8, 2014. Other service connection claims are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hepatitis B, ulcers, and hepatitis C. The decision found no current disability related to these conditions that began during or was aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for a determination on whether he meets the criteria for TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that there was no in-service event or exposure to herbicide agents leading to hepatitis C. The Veteran's service records did not indicate any issues related to hepatitic C, and post-service medical records do not substantiate a relationship between service and his cause of death.

Service connection is denied for a back disorder.,Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD.,Service connection is denied for an eye disorder.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was rated at 60 percent from March 2, 2014 to March 2, 2015. After treatment with Harvoni, the condition improved and a higher rating is not warranted.