Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being REMANDED for further examination and medical opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his Hepatitis C (HCV). The Board will consider whether service connection should be granted based on direct evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the VA examination and treatment records for hepatitis C, and the need to obtain SSA records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's death was caused by her service-connected conditions, including hepatitis C. The VA will obtain relevant private treatment records and provide a medical opinion on these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's hepatitis C and liver hemangioma prior to his death. The VA will secure additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and lumbar spine strain due to additional VA treatment records not being considered in the previous readjudication.

The Veteran's left and right foot disabilities have been granted service connection with effective dates of June 27, 2013. Effective date for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has not been granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability due to new and material evidence. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, respiratory disability, diabetes mellitus, type 2, squamous cell carcinoma of the right finger, colon cancer, and hepatitis C are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete service treatment records and inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, Hepatitis B and/or Hepatitis C, high blood pressure, right foot disability, and left foot disability. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,There is no persuasive medical evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer were not incurred in service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during his active duty. The Board found that the medical opinions provided by VA did not support a connection to service.,Similarly, the Veteran's death was not caused or aggravated by any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship of the Veteran's hepatitis C to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an allergy to aspirin and hepatitis have been denied. Additionally, the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on various orthopedic conditions and scars have also been denied.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the nature of his hepatitis C in 2010 and whether a weight loss between February 2010 and April 2010 was due to his hepatitis C. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the hepatitis C claim.

The VA has restored the appellant's 20% rating for hepatitis C, effective February 29, 2016. The other service connection claims are denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and major depressive disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's in-service 'infectious hepatitis' was a hepatitis B infection. The AOJ must obtain clarification from the VA clinician who provided the June 2022 VA opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional evidence. The Veteran's lay reports regarding a blood splash incident are also being considered.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims related to his cervical strain, umbilical hernia, hepatitis C, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's deviated nasal septum, right wrist disorder, and umbilical hernia appeals were withdrawn.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hepatitis C before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for a scar of the posterolateral scalp was granted with an effective date of July 28, 2011.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was granted. The Veteran reported experiencing these conditions during service and continuing to experience them since then.,Service connection for hepatitis C/liver disorder was denied.