Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for hepatitis C and chronic myelogenous leukemia, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for hepatitis C and right arm injury to obtain additional medical evidence and provide a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of pneumonia and hepatitis C. However, the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for either condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and a disability claimed as arthritis of multiple joints, including one related to his lumbar spine. The Board found no current diagnosis of arthritis of all joints or systemic arthritis, and concluded that any arthritis is not secondary to hepatitis C.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, Hepatitis C, Right Knee Injury with Arthritis, and Injury to Chin as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's muscle and joint aches and swelling are also found to be related to his service-connected conditions.

The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected hepatitis C, as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of neuroma of the left foot, multiple lipomas, and hepatitis-C. The RO will now review these claims.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C. The RO has remanded the case due to incomplete medical evidence and a need for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hepatitis C is at least as likely as not incurred in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen his previously denied claim.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for consideration of the claim in light of additional evidence received, including a medical opinion and FDA materials. The veteran was provided an opportunity to submit additional evidence and respond to it.

The veteran's claims are being remanded for further development, including a medical examination to assess the impact of his disabilities on employment and to determine if they are related to service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C is related to his period of service and granted the claim for service connection.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected INH-induced hepatitis and gastroesophageal reflux with duodenitis do not warrant a higher disability rating, as their manifestations are primarily mild and well-managed.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and hepatitis B and C. The claim for a low back disorder was denied as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that led to current disability, and the RO found that any current condition is not related to military service. For hepatitis B and C, the Board noted the absence of medical evidence linking the conditions to service despite the veteran's assertions about potential risk factors such as a bite to his right ear during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right leg fracture and to reopen his claim of hepatitis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation or new and material evidence.