Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing medical opinions regarding asbestos exposure, hepatitis B, and C. The Veteran's claims of service connection for these conditions are pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver, as well as hepatitis C itself, are being remanded due to a need for additional development including obtaining medical records and an examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinion and the need for additional medical examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for tuberculosis and hepatitis, citing dissatisfaction with the outcome or decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C virus (HCV) was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim.

The Veteran's appeals regarding service connection, increased rating for hepatitis C, and TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C had its onset in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining mental health records from the Veteran's service in Germany and providing an opinion on the etiology of his hepatitis C.

The Veteran's hepatitis C resulted in near-constant and debilitating symptoms including fatigue, anorexia, arthralgia, weight loss, and malnutrition. He had multiple incapacitating episodes within the past year.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active service. Service connection was denied for hepatitis C due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus II, and thus granted service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of death. The claim for accrued benefits was also denied as there were no pending claims at the time of his death.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, to include degenerative joint disease (DJD), but denied service connection for a liver disorder to include hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is not related to service. Service connection for hepatitis C due to Agent Orange exposure in Korea is granted. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are presumed to be caused by Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from private providers and ensuring all relevant evidence has been considered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is service-connected, as it was incurred during his military service due to risk factors such as high-risk sexual activity. The other issues regarding hearing loss and right elbow condition are granted.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his right knee disability, right hip disability, and liver disorder. The goal is to obtain a complete record upon which the Board can make an informed decision.