Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal seeking an initial disability rating greater than 40 percent for hepatitis C has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further review of the medical records.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was manifested by intermittent or daily symptoms of fatigue, requiring continuous medication. The RO granted a noncompensable disability rating for the period from August 1, 2002 through March 22, 2005 and a 10 percent disability rating thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss in the right ear, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to a ruptured eardrum during military service. The other claims of service connection are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the etiology of his hepatitis C disability, including consideration of risk factors such as handling wounded soldiers without gloves and having pre-service headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, blocked nose, skin condition, spinal cord or low back injury, respiratory disorder (claimed due to asbestos exposure), and other conditions. The evidence does not support a finding of service origin for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his hepatitis C and depression, as well as whether he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C. The Board acknowledges that the Veteran's active duty was from 1969 to 1970, but there are no records indicating any risk factors related to his current condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's disabilities resulting from a November 1961 motor vehicle accident were due to his own willful misconduct, and thus not incurred in line of duty. As such, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied both his claim for service connection and his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death (cardiopulmonary arrest) was not caused by any service-connected disability, and there is no evidence linking liver cirrhosis or liver cancer to his service. The appeal is denied.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current hepatitis C is related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability and the claim of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver due to VA treatment with nefazodone (Serzone). The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty from May 1978 to May 1998, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, glaucoma, and dental treatment purposes. The claim for a disability rating greater than 10 percent for left varicocele with referred pain in the left flank and testicle was also denied as there was no evidence of emergency medical care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for removal of his left testicle and hepatitis C, finding no direct or presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicides. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his active service.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the criteria for vocational rehabilitation benefits due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and retaining employment consistent with his abilities, aptitudes, and interests.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's hepatitis C is related to service. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence addressing his risk factors.