Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's diagnosis is not related to his active military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for cirrhosis of the liver has been denied as there is no evidence that it began during or was caused by his military service.,Service connection for acute kidney damage secondary to cirrhosis of the liver has also been denied, as the Board found that the current condition is more likely due to the Veteran's liver disability.

The claim for service connection for chronic liver disease without cirrhosis claimed as hepatitis C has been denied. The claims for increased ratings for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and liver disease, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of malaria is denied as he does not have current diagnosed residuals.,The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than the currently assigned noncompensable rating due to lack of diastolic or systolic pressure predominantly meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hepatitis C is not rated higher than the currently assigned noncompensable rating as he does not have intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia, or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural issues and is requesting full compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Hepatitis C, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is requested to provide any medical or non-medical evidence linking his conditions to his service-connected mental disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type 2 due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was incurred in service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, tonsil cancer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Additional evidence is needed from VA treatment records and a medical opinion on the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B, right hip disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and bilateral knee disorder have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to lack of diagnosis or manifestation within one year after discharge.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 40 percent from August 30, 2011 until January 25, 2019. The TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded three service connection claims due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Hepatitis C was related to his service, specifically his in-service sexual behavior resulting in sexually transmitted disease(s).

The Veteran's steatohepatitis is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection for the cause of his death. The Appellant contends that her husband’s death, listed as septic shock with underlying causes including alcohol-related cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus, is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and thus denied his claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied, while his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) was granted.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and rheumatoid arthritis claims are remanded for additional medical opinions. The TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.