Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not service-connected as it was likely caused by his own illegal drug use during service, and thus cannot be considered a result of military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice and a need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD related to in-service stressors and denied service connection for both PTSD and hepatitis C.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current diagnosis of hepatitis C, which was diagnosed in service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Hepatitis C, and a fracture of the dominant hand, do not render him unemployable. The VA examiner found that his other non-service connected disabilities, such as chronic lumbar pain, history of polysubstance abuse, hypertension, and stroke, are more significant factors in his inability to work.

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

The Board found that the Veteran did not have hepatitis C during service and there is no evidence of its onset or aggravation in service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute substantially to his death from liver cancer and acute renal failure.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied as he does not have the disease. Service connection for PTSD prior to June 17, 2004 is granted at a 50% rating, but no higher. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to that date was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a direct link to his military service. The claim for service connection for alcohol dependence was denied due to it being considered willful misconduct.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a travel board hearing and further evidentiary development.

The Board found that the Veteran's liver disease, including cirrhosis of the liver, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The appeal of the November 1970 rating decision denying service connection for infectious hepatitis and the denial of reopening the heart murmur claim were both denied. The effective date for service connection for epididymitis was changed to October 10, 2002.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary proceedings, including verification of stressors and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed Hepatitis C is related to his inservice episode of Hepatitis, which was not due to misconduct and occurred during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant a compensable rating or service connection, and thus the appeal is denied.

The Board found no current diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and denied the claim. The Veteran also seeks service connection for hepatitis C, but there is insufficient competent medical evidence to determine if it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and needs further examination.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and cyst removal residuals, were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.