Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis C. The RO failed to obtain the service medical records from his first period of service (August 1969 to November 1970), and his service personnel records, which are necessary to make a decision on all the evidence of the case.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for hepatitis B infection, finding that the veteran's condition was not severe enough to warrant a compensable rating.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability did not cause his death, and there was no evidence showing that any VA treatment caused or contributed to his death. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied, and the DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and assigned a 20 percent evaluation for diabetes mellitus, effective July 9, 2001.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and assigned an initial 10 percent evaluation from January 21, 1999. The veteran's claim is now pending on the issue of whether he should receive a higher disability rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied as there is no competent evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and records related to the veteran's hepatitis C claim and his heart disability claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the veteran's infectious hepatitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, as there are no findings corresponding with the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7345.

The VA has arranged for a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's hepatitis in service and his current hepatitis C. The case is remanded to clarify whether there is at least a 50% probability of a nexus.

The veteran's initial claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C was granted, but he is still seeking an initial compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records and scheduling medical examinations.

The Board found that the most likely risk factor for the veteran's hepatitis C was intranasal drug use, and denied service connection based on this finding.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C disability met the criteria for a 100% evaluation as of March 1, 2000.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the need for a new VA examination and the retrieval of relevant medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis B and assigned a non-compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to incomplete notification of VCAA provisions and in order to obtain additional medical records. The earlier effective date claims are also inextricably intertwined with the current claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C, headaches, a right shoulder disorder, a left foot condition, and a right knee disorder. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C effective from December 3, 2003. The veteran's claim was initially denied in May 1970 but reopened and granted again on December 3, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to evaluate the veteran's hepatitis and determine its etiology.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis B positive antibody, atrophy of the left kidney, and hypertension as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides. The veteran did not have any chronic infections or significant medical history related to these conditions during service.