Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased initial evaluation for Hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a current VA examination and consideration of new hepatitis regulations.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a VA medical examination and opinion regarding whether the appellant's current hepatitis C is related to his service, including exposure during dental surgery in July 1979 and surgery in December 1980.

The veteran's weight gain, alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver, and jaundice are not considered to be related to service or a service-connected disability for purposes of accrued benefits.,Therefore, the claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to unclear medical history and need for further review by a VA specialist.

The VA granted a 40 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected hepatitis, effective December 18, 2001.

The veteran's hepatitis C is service-connected, PTSD warrants a 10% evaluation, and the right hand injury with deformity and loss of motion of the index finger, degenerative arthritis of the thumb, carpometacarpal joint, and long finger strain is rated at 40%. The veteran's TDIU claim is held in abeyance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death due to hepatitis C and cirrhosis, finding that these conditions did not begin during military service or within a year thereafter. The appellant was also denied Dependents' Educational Assistance as she did not meet the basic eligibility requirements.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to procedural issues and to obtain further evidence, including a VA examination of the left shoulder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis C, finding that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hepatitis C infection, effective from the date of claim in June 2000. The veteran's tinea unguium issue remains pending and will be addressed in a separate remand.

The VA determined that the appellant does not have hepatitis C that was incurred in service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence. The Board will consider whether the veteran was exposed to a stressor event in service, determine if the diagnosed conditions are related to such an event, and decide on the merits based on the new evidence.

The veteran's claim for service connection for liver disease as a residual of Hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional notification and development under the VCAA.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for hepatitis C and service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder are pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's hepatitis C, specifically whether it was caused by in-service drug use or high-risk sexual activity during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed stressors for PTSD and to determine if new evidence supports reopening his hepatitis C claim. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board found that the veteran's current hepatitis C residuals are not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review of the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for hepatitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's hepatitis C and a need for a VA medical opinion.