Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and lung disease have been denied. His hypertension claim is not established as a separate issue.

The RO granted full compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C infection, which represents the resolution of the Veteran's appeal.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and hepatitis C. The Veteran's pre-existing right knee condition is not shown to have been aggravated during his active duty, and there is no evidence of record showing that his current hepatitis C was incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis, including hepatitis B and C, based on direct evidence of a link to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is etiologically related to his active service, specifically high-risk sexual activity documented during service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's psoriasis is service-connected, and the liver disease is also service-connected as secondary to Methotrexate used for psoriasis treatment.,The primary cause of death was advanced cirrhosis due to a service-connected liver disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his military service, as it was likely caused by intravenous drug use during service. As a result, the claim for service connection for hepatitis C is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Travel Board hearing. The claims of service connection will be reconsidered after the hearing.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of PTSD, hepatitis C, and a right ankle disability. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney stones and hepatitis C, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's current skin disability and service, as well as his hepatitis C. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that there are no current residuals of chronic tonsillitis or hepatitis B, and thus the Veteran's claims for compensable evaluations for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary in this case, and the appeal is REMANDED for action as described below.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development of VA treatment records from the Albuquerque VAMC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hepatitis C is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found no evidence of current cirrhosis or hepatitis related to service, and denied the Veteran's claims for these conditions.