Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for Hepatitis due to the veteran's death during the pendency of his appeal.

The Board has granted the veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a lung disorder, including bronchial asthma. The evidence received since the April 1968 RO decision is considered new and material as it connects current lung markings with asthma and indicates they are long-standing.

The veteran claims service connection for hepatitis-C, but the VA has provided conflicting medical opinions. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct a new examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a compensable evaluation for hepatitis, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's hepatitis with elevated liver readings is not related to his military service and denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis B, finding that the veteran's current exposure to hepatitis B is related to his in-service treatment. Service connection for hepatitis A was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis-C and a gastrointestinal disorder, both of which were claimed as resulting from herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for hepatitis, allowing the veteran's original claim to be reconsidered.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further examination and evaluation of the veteran's hepatitis claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's residuals of viral hepatitis do not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C and did not address his right arm disability due to insufficient evidence. The appeal is remanded for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for infectious hepatitis and hepatitis C, finding that both conditions existed prior to service and were not aggravated by service.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues regarding service connection for hepatitis C and HIV-related illness. The appeal is currently on hold while additional evidence is gathered.

The Board found that the veteran's fatal liver disease began many years after service and was not caused by any incident of service, including intravenous drug use or tattoos. Therefore, it denied service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to a failure to comply with VCAA notice and duty-to-assist provisions. The veteran is required to undergo VA psychiatric and liver examinations, and all relevant records must be obtained from Social Security Administration.

The Board has granted a higher initial evaluation of 40 percent for hepatitis C, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's hepatitis C, including whether it had its onset in service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for hepatitis C was dismissed due to the death of the veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and Hepatitis C due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange). The veteran's claims were not supported by new evidence.

The veteran's right knee disability, hepatitis B, headaches, and psychiatric condition are all found to be service-connected. The aching joints claim is denied as not being attributable to service, while the fatigue claim is also denied due to depression.