Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for hepatitis C because the evidence submitted was not new and material.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his claimed bilateral ankle disorder, hepatitis, or meningitis. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's attempts to reopen his claims for service connection for hepatitis C and a dental disability, both of which were previously denied. The evidence submitted since the final decisions is considered cumulative and does not provide new or material information.

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

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hepatitis C and liver fibroids, as well as his claim for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver disability, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current liver disability to his in-service exposure.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for hepatitis C and entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual employability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a VA examination and review of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred. The Board also determined that it was less likely as not that the Veteran's PTSD caused or aggravated his cirrhosis.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with residuals of hepatitis A is currently rated at 10 percent, but no higher. The claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability has been reopened and is granted.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance and/or housebound status is denied as the evidence does not show that he is permanently or substantially confined to his home due to service-connected disabilities, nor is he unable to perform self-care activities without assistance.

The Board has ordered an additional VA examination to clarify the nature and etiology of the Veteran's liver disability, including whether it is caused or aggravated by his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and hepatitis C due to a December 2001 VA blood transfusion. The claims will be reviewed with additional evidence, including service treatment records from his second period of active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his residuals from gallbladder removal, including any hepatitis or appendix removal. The issue will be reconsidered after this development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, hepatitis C, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder). The decision found that new evidence did not establish a nexus to service in some cases.

The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during his active-duty service, and granted service connection for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of hepatitis C is being remanded due to the VA examiner not considering his reported sexual behavior during service and the relevant medical records.