Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left clavicle and hepatitis A were denied as there was no evidence to support a compensable rating.

The veteran's hepatitis C is service-connected as it was likely contracted during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hypertension, alcoholism, psychiatric disorders, headaches, insomnia, nightmares, hepatitis C and liver disease, stomach condition, arthritis, residuals of a spider bite, and diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence to support the claims.

The veteran's service-connected steatohepatitis has not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation as he does not experience intermittent malaise and anorexia or incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least one week.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hepatitis C, a low back disorder, bilateral pain in the feet, legs, and hands, hyperlipidemia, an ulcer disorder, and a skin disorder due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The veteran's service connection for hepatitis C with associated liver damage was granted based on the medical evidence showing that he developed the condition due to his military service.

The veteran's hepatitis C was service-connected, but chloracne was not.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C as there is no competent evidence or opinion that relates his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and denied a compensable rating prior to June 28, 2005, and an increased rating from that date for the residuals of a left ankle fracture.

The veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a spontaneous pneumothorax is being remanded.

The veteran's hepatitis C has not been manifested by demonstrable liver damage or gastrointestinal disturbance, and therefore a compensable rating is not warranted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a hiatal hernia, allergies, and a disability manifested by stomach problems, nausea, sweating, and lightheadedness were denied. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension was also denied.

The veteran's hepatitis C is related to her active military service.

The Board denied service connection for a back strain with spondylosis, hepatitis C, right elbow disability, and residuals of a right great toe fracture. The veteran's initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee lateral meniscectomy was also denied.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, as it was not shown to have been incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating that can be assigned for this condition based on the evidence of record.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence, including private treatment records from Northshore Regional Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, and Tulane Cancer Center.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, with secondary nephropathy, as there was no evidence to show that his current condition was causally related to active military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including Hepatitis C, chronic bronchitis, a nasal fracture, headaches, a lower back condition, ulcers, dizziness, and sleep disturbances.