Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for hepatitis C because no new and material evidence was received, even though the Veteran's testimony included allegations about air gun inoculations in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional shoulder disability were denied by the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis have been granted. The claim for a compensable rating since October 21, 2011, for his hepatitis B disability has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and right shoulder disability due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for an addendum opinion. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatocellular carcinoma status post liver transplant had improved to a minimum level, warranting a reduction from 100% to 30%. The decision was granted as the evidence showed improvement in his condition.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's hepatitis A, B, and C resulted in daily fatigue but no other significant symptoms. His onychomycosis affected his toenails but did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further evaluation as secondary to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) is also remanded.,The reduction in the rating of liver transplant from 100% to 30% was proper, but a compensable disability rating for scars, residuals of liver transplant, remains denied.,Issues related to hypertension and psychiatric disorders are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a liver disability and TDIU due to service-connected disability, as an adequate medical opinion is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's liver disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for Hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver associated with Hepatitis C, finding that these conditions are related to air gun immunizations received during service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's portal hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C.,Service connection for essential hypertension is remanded.

The Board has determined that hepatitis C is at least as likely as not related to in-service exposure to contaminated water, and thus grants the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the liver mass / lesion claim due to lack of current diagnosis or symptoms.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal of the issue regarding an earlier effective date for a rating of 100 percent for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hepatitis C and PTSD, as well as his TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities, have all been denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including hepatitis C and its secondary effects. The rating for hemorrhoids was also denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C should be remanded due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety) due to incomplete service treatment records. The VA will attempt to verify the Veteran’s periods of active duty for training and inactive duty for training, obtain his complete service treatment records, and provide a new opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.