Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C may be related to his military service, specifically his in-service vaccinations and exposure to herbicides. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's appeal is for a higher rating for PTSD. The claim of hepatitis C service connection was withdrawn by the Veteran before decision. For PTSD, the Board has determined that a 100% rating is warranted from January 30, 2010 onward.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to appear for a requested personal hearing. The issues of service connection are pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the hepatitis C noted on the Veteran's death certificate was related to the hepatitis he received in service, and if so, whether it contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, finding that both conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has hepatitis A or B, and whether any current conditions are related to his in-service hepatitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stroke, migraine headaches, PTSD, hypertension, onychomycosis, hepatitis C, and joint pains. The decision is based on a finding that there was no evidence of in-service onset or association with these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a blood transfusion during his March 1990 surgery, and the acquired psychiatric disorder, back injury, and eye disorders are not related to service.

The Board found that the May 13, 1976 motor vehicle accident was not due to the Veteran's willful misconduct. The claims for service connection were adjudicated and a mixed disposition was reached.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a new VA examination. The issue of whether he can secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation related to his service-connected hepatitis C will also be addressed.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records and conduct further review of the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and head injury residuals.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if VA's failure to timely diagnose and properly treat the Veteran's non-alcoholic cirrhosis led to his death from liver failure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C, including whether there are verified stressors related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C and a TDIU rating is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating claim for hepatitis B is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to evaluate his current symptoms and determine their relationship to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to have originated during service, and the claim for memory loss is granted. The claims for ionizing radiation exposure are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an increased rating for cervical spine strain are being remanded due to incomplete development of his records, including personnel records from the Army National Guard. The VA will also obtain recent treatment records and complete any further development as directed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.