Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate disorder, skin disorder, erectile dysfunction, and hepatitis C were not incurred in or aggravated by service, including due to Agent Orange exposure. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to service and denied his claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and medical opinions regarding both theories of entitlement: service connection based on secondary effects of prescribed medication, and DIC claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance has been granted due to his service-connected disabilities, which include hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy and probable old myocardial infarction, depression with cognitive disorder associated with residuals of cerebrovascular accident, prostate cancer with impotence, dermatitis breast and arms, history of hepatitis, and residuals of cerebrovascular accident with right upper extremity hand weakness. The Veteran requires assistance in performing daily activities due to his disabilities.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD, hepatitis C, and a skin disorder due to lack of new and material evidence for PTSD. The appellant's discharge was found to be due to willful and persistent misconduct, which precludes payment of VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and service connection for bilateral shoulder disorder and back disorder. The decision found that NASH did not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation, while service connection was denied due to lack of evidence linking current shoulder or back disorders to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have any current residuals of his in-service hepatitis A and denied all claims for service connection. The Board also noted that there was no indication of a chronic low back disorder or stomach disorder on separation examinations, and thus denied those claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further development of the Veteran's service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and extent of the Veteran's hepatitis C and gunshot wound residuals.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection for various liver and dizziness conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for further development. The issue of service connection for pancreatitis as secondary to a service-connected disability remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy, stomach ulcer, and hepatitis B are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the Veteran's current diagnosis and whether it is related to his military service. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's Hepatitis C.

The Board found that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, including those from Social Security Administration and VA Vocational Rehabilitation Education.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain medical records from May 2004 to May 2008, and for further development.

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