Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis and pancreatitis, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is in remission with no viral markers detected. He does not experience incapacitating episodes, weight loss, hepatomegaly, or right upper abdominal quadrant pain. The Board finds that a rating in excess of 20 percent for hepatitis C is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn regarding hepatitis C. The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the back, neck, right shoulder, right arm, right leg, left leg, and left arm due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for the cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence, as neither the immediate nor contributing causes of death are shown to be related to herbicide exposure.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his in-service use of IV drugs and high-risk sexual activity. Service connection for a left leg condition and a left shoulder condition are denied as there is no evidence of chronic conditions during service or continuity of symptomatology following service.

The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his multiple nonservice-connected disabilities, including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, umbilical hernia, and limitation of cervical spine motion. As a result, he is entitled to special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for Hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis B and C are due to his inservice drug abuse, which constitutes willful misconduct. Therefore, service connection is denied.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of hepatitis B and increased disability ratings for his right clavicle fracture, right knee osteoarthritis, and left mandible fracture. The Veteran was not granted any benefits.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been rated at 10 percent since January 14, 2009 due to 10 incapacitating episodes of fatigue and malaise over the past year.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis B was denied in July 1993. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent under DC 5260, which rates limitation of flexion. A higher rating for limitation of flexion is not available. No extraschedular consideration was warranted.

The Board found no current disability of hepatitis B and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining medical records.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent rating for Hepatitis, finding that there was no actual improvement in symptoms and thus not meeting the criteria for reduction.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hepatitis C, back disability, left hip disability, and TDIU claims.