Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his active service, and he was granted a higher evaluation for the residuals of his gunshot wound to the right upper arm involving Muscle Groups V and VI.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA decision and medical records, as well as VA treatment records. The issues of service connection for hepatitis C, increased rating for fracture of the right little finger, and increased rating for ulcer disease with vagotomy and pyloroplasty are on appeal.

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

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran's Hepatitis C is related to his active service, granting the claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C in service and no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's current condition to his period of service. Therefore, service connection for hepatitis C is not established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he does not have the claimed conditions and there is no evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that has not yet been considered by the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a favorable decision for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including hepatitis C, abdominal disability, head injury/concussion, eye injury/abrasion, black widow spider bite, and asbestos exposure-related disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C. The Veteran currently has a diagnosis of Hepatitis C, which is attributable to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a hepatitis disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Hepatitis B is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse, asbestosis, and hepatitis C. The decision found that alcohol abuse was not incurred in or aggravated by service due to his own willful misconduct. Asbestosis and hepatitis C were also not shown to be related to service.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C residuals are causally related to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and hepatitis C were not incurred or aggravated by active service, and it may not be presumed to have been so incurred. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

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

The Board has decided the case requires further development due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C and whether it was caused by VA treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his active duty service.