Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected infectious hepatitis was denied because he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary regarding the claims on appeal, including obtaining a medical expert opinion from VA to clarify the relationship between the veteran's service-connected PTSD and his alcohol and drug abuse, as well as their impact on his death.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss. The claim for hepatitis was reopened on new evidence, but the other conditions are not supported by the evidence presented.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the appellant's hepatitis C, including potential service connection.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected residuals of hepatitis B infection is being remanded due to the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete information and evidence, including a need for VA examination and additional records.

The Board found that hepatitis C and porphyria cutanea tarda were not shown to be linked to service, either directly or through a recognized exposure basis. The veteran's claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination to determine if any of the veteran's conditions, including those associated with his time as a POW, caused or contributed to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cause of death, entitlement to DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35, and nonservice-connected pension due to lack of evidence linking the veteran's conditions to service or any other compensable basis.

The veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current regulations. The Board denied his claim for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred as a result of service, granting his claim for service connection.

The veteran claims service connection for hepatitis C. The VA examiner concluded that it was as likely as not that the veteran's hepatitis C occurred during his military service, but the RO disregarded this conclusion and denied the claim.

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

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The veteran's current diagnoses are being evaluated, with a VA examination scheduled.

The Board has remanded the veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis C and PTSD due to incomplete development of records from the Miami Vet Center. The veteran must provide treatment records from this facility.

The Board found that the isolated episode of hepatitis A in service did not result in chronic residuals and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's current diagnosis of Hepatitis C is considered to have been incurred in service, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis, which was previously denied in April 2000.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis B is being remanded due to the need for a medical examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred in service and grants his claim for service connection.