Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, bilateral hearing loss, congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus have all been denied. The VA has not provided evidence of a current disability or established that the conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a nexus opinion regarding the veteran's psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a liver disability, diagnosed as hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, or skin disability of the head and feet due to service. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board finds that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred in service due to exposure to blood from wounded soldiers during combat, and thus grants service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of hepatitis or a back disorder that was incurred in service, and thus denied both claims. The claim for hepatitis is also denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the case for further development. The veteran's claim for hepatitis C remains pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not attributable to Agent Orange exposure and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain relevant medical records and determine the cause of her condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, including SSA disability benefits records.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C, which was first diagnosed in 1991. The Board has requested a VA examination to determine if the condition is related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of his death and entitlement to accrued benefits, finding no evidence linking these conditions to active duty.

The veteran's PTSD was granted with a 30 percent evaluation effective March 27, 2002.,The veteran's hepatitis C was granted service connection effective October 12, 2001, but assigned a noncompensable rating.

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

The Board found that the veteran's chronic residuals resulting from hepatitis B vaccinations were not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service. The claim of entitlement to service connection for this condition was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining dosage estimates of radiation exposure and a VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further review of the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected dysthymia is granted, with a disability rating of 70 percent effective from May 12, 2003. The issue of hepatitis B was withdrawn by the veteran.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. ¶ 1151 for Hepatitis C infection, service connection for Hepatitis C and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right knee disorder due to new evidence submitted by the veteran. The other claims remain pending.