Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully adjudicate the veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and hepatitis C, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting examinations.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C. The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver prior to October 30, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a comprehensive review of the appellant's medical history to determine if he has hepatitis C and its etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and opinions regarding the cause of death.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and expanding the record with relevant treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis, finding that new and material evidence supports reopening the claim.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal because she did not file a timely substantive appeal, and her appellate rights expired on March 25, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for a VA hepatology examination and medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to factual questions regarding the onset of hepatitis C and its risk factors.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was cirrhosis of the liver, which is related to his active military service.

The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the veteran's hepatitis C, effective from the date of the decision. The temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery on his left shoulder disability is also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination.

The veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis or its residuals. The Board notes that the veteran received treatment for hepatitis during his active duty but is unclear about whether he currently suffers from any residual symptoms.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the appellant does not have hepatitis C that is attributable to military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence of a disease or injury during service and insufficient continuity of post-service medical evidence to support a current diagnosis. The right knee disability issue remains pending as it was not fully developed.

The veteran served on active duty and was treated for hepatitis. The RO denied his claim due to willful misconduct, but the Board notes that the in-service investigation did not find it to be caused by such misconduct. Post-service medical evidence indicates he has Hepatitis C.