Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred or aggravated during his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure and for an undiagnosed illness manifested by fluctuating weight loss, joint/muscle complaints, hepatitis, rickettsia, leishmania or chronic viral infections. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board found no evidence of hepatitis in service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a new examination to determine if the veteran's hepatitis C is related to his military service, specifically in-service immunization shots and animal bites or scratches. The examiner will also need to identify which risk factor is most likely responsible for the veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board found no evidence of current right ear hearing loss or tinnitus related to service, and denied the claims for these conditions.,There is no evidence of Hepatitis C in service. The veteran's diagnosis was made many years after service, and the claim was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C and additional disability to the right knee due to VA right knee surgery in May 1984, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the surgery.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C is not associated with his active military service and finds that it was likely caused by his history of intravenous drug use after service. As a result, the claim for service connection for hepatitis C is denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis C has been service-connected and assigned a 10 percent evaluation since July 10, 2001. The condition is currently manifested by intermittent fatigue and an occasional rash without incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest or treatment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sun damaged skin and chronic dermatitis of the hands and feet, claimed as undiagnosed illness; residuals of posttraumatic lumbar syndrome and bilateral sacralization of L5; and Hepatitis A. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for primary biliary cirrhosis, finding no evidence linking his condition to his active military service or presumed exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence related to his Social Security Disability claim. The RO must review the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, a back disability, and post traumatic stress disorder in light of any additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for tinnitus, residuals of hepatitis, or a prostate disorder.

The veteran's death was not caused by VA care, but due to his pre-existing conditions. The claim is denied.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's hepatitis B, effective December 1992.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including residuals of hysterectomy and left salpingo-oopherectomy, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and otitis media. The claims were found to be not related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C does not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation, as it is currently noncompensably disabling.

The Board finds that the veteran's hepatitis C was not caused by VA medical care, and thus does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The claim for service connection for Hepatitis C has been granted with a 10% disability evaluation effective December 1999. The Board dismissed the appeal as moot due to the grant of benefits.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the appellant currently suffers from hepatitis C that was incurred as a result of his duty in the Navy as a utilities man. Service connection for hepatitis C is granted.