Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate evidence and a need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis B does not warrant a compensable rating since April 11, 2005.

The Veteran's current residuals of hepatitis, including an elevated bilirubin level, are related to service and the Board has granted service connection for these residuals.

The Veteran's hepatitis B does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not cause intermittent fatigue, malaise, anorexia or incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C residuals are related to service, and thus remands the case for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for Hepatitis C has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility were denied reimbursement due to his Medicare coverage, which partially reimbursed the costs.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hepatitis C were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during his period of honorable service, or within one year after discharge. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence was against a finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to TDIU due to additional development being necessary, including scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis C during service or any link to service, and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his service, specifically a vaccination with an unsterilized jet injector during boot camp. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran does not have hepatitis C or cirrhosis of the liver that is related to his service. The Board finds no evidence supporting these claims and concludes that they are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional VA treatment records.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining the Veteran's National Guard service records to determine if his liver condition was incurred during a period of active duty or inactive duty training.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected malaria did not play a role in his death, and concluded that ischemic cardiomyopathy, acute renal failure, and hepatitis were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, varicose veins, hepatitis B, and left knee strain. The claim for increased rating for eczema was also denied.

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