Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a hepatic disorder, but granted service connection for infectious hepatitis (previously claimed). The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a retrospective medical evaluation of the Veteran's right knee disability and a supplemental clinical opinion regarding his service connection claim for Hepatitis C. The issues remain on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to service and denied his claim.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's liver cancer, as it was not addressed in the July 2013 VA examination despite being related to military service.

The Veteran's liver disorder, including hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver, as well as his dizziness or fatigue, are not shown to be related to service. The Board finds that these conditions may not be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an updated VA examination and consideration of whether to refer the case for extraschedular TDIU consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Veteran's hepatitis B and C are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected malaria. His initial compensable rating for malaria is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical examination and consideration of all theories of exposure, including his service as a hospital corpsman. The issue of entitlement to a permanent and total disability evaluation based on pension purposes has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis on a secondary basis. The right and left knee disorders are not considered incurred or aggravated during active service, while the right and left foot disorders have no evidence of onset in service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is not service connected, and the Board finds no evidence to support a higher rating for PTSD prior to May 28, 2015 or from that date forward.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C, gastrointestinal disorder, and headache disorder are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide proper hearing notification and scheduling, and the Veteran's request for a local hearing at a VA office.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for residuals of a right ring finger injury, hepatitis A, and dermatophytosis of the left hand were denied by the RO. The effective dates remain January 14, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the representative withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for hepatitis C with secondary liver cirrhosis since March 31, 2009. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is pending.

The Veteran's tinnitus had its onset in service and the Board finds that service connection is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C and liver cancer are due to his active service, specifically from airgun immunizations. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of all pertinent evidence, including his lay statements regarding in-service inoculations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.