Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tuberculosis, hepatitis, fatty liver disease, hyperthyroidism, or any other condition related to her service connection claim. The positive PPD skin test is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new hearing due to issues related to service connection for various conditions including heart, liver, respiratory, and dental conditions.

The Veteran's cirrhosis symptoms such as weakness, anorexia, abdominal pain and malaise are contemplated in the current 10 percent rating for hepatitis C under Diagnostic Code 7354. A separate compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7312 would result in pyramiding.

The Board has granted service connection for malaria, hepatitis, arthritis, angina, arrhythmia, type II diabetes mellitus, and a skin condition of the legs, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has granted the Veteran a 70% rating for PTSD as of June 19, 2009.

The Board has reopened the service connection claim for hepatitis C and finds that it is related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to blood during combat service. Service connection is therefore granted.

The Veteran's request for a hearing before the Board has been scheduled, but he was not present due to his previous representative cancelling the hearing. The case is now being remanded to schedule another hearing at the St. Petersburg RO.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hepatitis C, low back disability, peripheral neuropathy, ischemic heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision found that new evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for hepatitis C, and that there was no credible evidence linking these disabilities to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C, which she asserts was the result of a blood transfusion received during service. The Board finds that additional VA records are needed to determine if the Veteran's in-service ectopic pregnancies involved a blood transfusion and whether her current hepatitis C is related to this event.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, and hepatitis C have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions based on his medical records and examination findings.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, leading to the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling medical examinations to address the claims of TMJ and hepatitis B.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and esophageal reflux with gastritis were granted service connection, and a 100% evaluation was assigned effective July 2, 2001.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with hepatitis C and post-hepatitic cirrhosis, which the Board finds are related to his in-service air gun injections. The Board grants service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, and a skin disability. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis, pancreatitis, and heart disorder were denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or post-service that is related to her active duty.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD, hepatitis B, diabetes mellitus, and a sinus disability due to lack of evidence showing in-service exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's ship ran aground off the coast of Vietnam but did not serve on landmass or inland waterways.