Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis A is denied as there is no current disability related to the in-service diagnosis of hepatitis A.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a psychiatric disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and OCD is also remanded, as there was no stressor reported previously.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the reopening of his hepatitis C claim has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his liver condition and cardiovascular disease. The VA will obtain additional records, including STRs and treatment records, and provide new medical opinions addressing these conditions.

Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine has been granted.,An increased rating to 40 percent for hepatitis B and C is granted, but no higher. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's appeals regarding hepatitis rating, Crohn’s disease service connection, special monthly compensation for aid and attendance, total disability based on individual unemployability, eligibility for specially adapted housing or adaptive equipment, and automobile and adaptive equipment have all been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and secondary service connection for cirrhosis of the liver as a result of hepatitis C, both on a direct basis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it is related to his intravenous drug use during service and thus not incurred in the line of duty.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there was no evidence linking PTSD to alcohol use and therefore not contributing substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and associated radiculopathy. The claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and TDIU are also remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis, finding that his current diagnosis of drug-induced hepatitis began during service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for hepatitis C and has determined that he is entitled to this benefit based on evidence showing a link between his in-service exposure to air gun vaccinations and his current diagnosis of hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was reopened in October 2016 due to a change in his military discharge status. The effective date of the award is set at October 5, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver is being remanded due to issues with the adequacy of the March 2017 VA examination, as well as the need to obtain additional medical records from Hines VAMC.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for anemia, hepatitis, a stomach condition, an esophageal condition, asthma, and COPD due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. VA examinations are needed to determine current diagnoses and etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's reported stressor involving a fellow service member. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons for its decision regarding a compensable rating for hepatitis. The Veteran's condition was not appropriately evaluated, and a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to liver failure, which was caused by diabetes mellitus type II. The Board finds that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II had its onset during his service and led to his fatal chronic liver rejection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, arthritis, knee disabilities, and hepatitis C. The claims are being remanded due to inconsistencies in the evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran is entitled to an earlier effective date of April 14, 2008 for a TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities and inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and hepatitis C for further development, including obtaining private medical records and providing a VA examination.