Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic liver disease cirrhosis and chronic renal disease to obtain a medical opinion addressing secondary service connection.

The Board remands the issues of a rating in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C prior to September 8, 2016, and a rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder prior to February 4, 2013, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for retrospective opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as remanded claims for hepatitis, diabetes mellitus, prostate condition, thyroid condition, and erectile dysfunction.

The appeal for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver splenomegaly was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the claims for dermatitis (severe rash) and sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to service-connected PTSD and hypertension, were remanded.

The appeal concerning service connection for hepatitis C was dismissed due to an invalid notice of disagreement.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis C to obtain an adequate medical opinion that considers the pertinent evidence of record.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for a left foot great toe disability, hepatitis C, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, as well as compensable ratings for left and right hammer toes, to ensure substantial compliance with previous directives.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his active service.

The appeal for service connection for hepatitis C was dismissed due to an invalid VA Form 10182 that was not signed by the appellant or her authorized representative.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of cirrhosis of the liver as the Veteran's claim was granted by the agency of original jurisdiction during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis, finding no evidence that the disability began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury.

The Board remands the claim for a liver condition to correct a duty to assist error by failing to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The appeal for an earlier effective date prior to October 5, 2017, for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and cirrhosis was dismissed due to a procedural issue with the Veteran's election of review options.

The Board denied service connection for decreased memory due to the absence of a current disability, while remanding claims for non-alcoholic fatty liver with cirrhosis, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for further development.

The appeal for service connection for liver cirrhosis was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraines, and hepatitis C. The claims for hepatitis B and A were also granted, but the claim for a right shoulder condition and a skin condition was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ascites and cirrhosis of the liver, anemia (claimed as myelodysplastic syndrome), and hearing loss due to a need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis A as the evidence does not show a current disability related to active-duty service.