Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia of the patella is currently rated at 30 percent since September 1, 2012. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted for this condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his employability due to his service-connected HIV and Hepatitis B disabilities. The RO will also consider whether referral of the case under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) for extraschedular consideration is warranted.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred during his period of service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need to obtain records from the Board for Correction of Naval Records regarding the appellant's character of discharge. The issues of service connection for alcoholism and hepatitis C remain pending.

The Veteran's death was attributed to cryptogenic cirrhosis with myelodysplastic syndrome, but the VA examiner found no evidence that medications used for his service-connected conditions contributed to his death. The Board determined there is not sufficient evidence to establish a connection between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his cause of death.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hepatitis is related to service and granted his claim for service connection. The hypertension issue remains pending as it was not addressed in the original decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hepatitis C (claimed as a liver disorder) are not related to service or any incident of service. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current hepatitis B or A, hypertension, or diverticulosis. The Veteran's STRs do not indicate any such conditions during service.,There is also no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD disability.

The Veteran's death was caused by a femur fracture sustained during VA treatment, which is considered to be the result of negligence or fault on the part of VA.,VA has granted benefits for the cause of the Veteran's death under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for hepatitis C and a left leg disorder, but the AOJ has not yet formally adjudicated whether there is clear and unmistakable error in the August 1972 rating decision denying service connection for hallux valgus with bilateral bunions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new psychiatric examination. The issues of service connection for drug addition and hepatitis C liver condition are being held in abeyance due to their interrelation with the issue of acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's left hip and bilateral foot disabilities are not service-connected. His hepatitis is service-connected, but the rating assigned is for HBV only.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, hypertension, alcohol abuse, and cirrhosis of the liver. The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating, but his right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were both rated as noncompensable.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the appellant (Veteran's spouse) is a proper claimant for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred by the Veteran at a non-VA facility. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video or travel board hearing. The issues include service connection for various conditions secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C in service or for many years thereafter, and concluded that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board finds the Veteran's hepatitis C is as likely as not attributable to his military service, specifically through air gun injections used during basic training. The medical evidence supports this finding despite some inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported risk factors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dermatological disorder and hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides.