Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis, including complications of the liver, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The decision also noted that the presumptive provisions do not apply in this case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted.,Claims for service connection for spondylosis of the lumbar spine and hepatitis C are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and radiculopathy of both lower extremities, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU effective December 2, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence showing a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relation to service. The examiner must address whether the cause of death is directly related to active service, including a January 1970 diagnosis of infectious hepatitis.

The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver and chronic pancreatitis are found to be related to his exposure to Chlordane during military service, leading to a grant of service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's herbicide exposure and his service-connected conditions, including hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatitis A, B, and C, and liver cirrhosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and its residuals due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected condition and other diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as COPD, CHF, and cirrhosis. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of CAD at the time of his death, which is not service-connected due to lack of evidence. DM was also noted but deemed not contributing to death. The Board concluded that there is no competent medical evidence linking any of these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatocellular carcinoma and PTSD due to potential service connection, but requires additional medical opinions regarding causation.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, particularly regarding his assertions of continuity of symptoms since separation from active duty and the potential secondary effects of his alcohol abuse on his liver disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, but the Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of his current condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression was reopened, but the claim remains denied as there is no credible supporting evidence that an in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C beginning February 24, 2011 was denied as her condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on symptoms such as anorexia and weight loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, and arthritis due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's diabetes and hepatitis are being evaluated for potential secondary service connection with other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination. A new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for hepatitis C and for TDIU are being remanded to obtain additional medical records from SSA and VA.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of cirrhosis of the liver, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, and sleep apnea due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it is at least as likely as not incurred in service due to risk factors such as unprotected sexual intercourse and air gun injections during active duty.