Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no service-connected disability caused or contributed to his mental unsoundness leading to suicide.

The Board has determined that a 60 percent evaluation is warranted for chronic hepatitis with cirrhosis, which meets the criteria under Diagnostic Code 7345.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis is not well grounded, and therefore denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis is granted. The claim for residuals of injury to the right lower extremity, initially claimed as fracture of the tibia, is also granted. However, there was no evidence of a fracture of the tibia and it was determined that the veteran had a sprain instead.

The veteran's allergic contact dermatitis and hepatitis were granted service connection. The right hand and wrist injury claim was denied, but the hypertension with chest pain and knee disabilities received initial ratings.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic hepatitis B with cirrhosis, portal hypertension, esophageal varices and depression was denied. The issues of secondary service connection for peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia, as well as adjustment disorder with depressed mood were also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for cirrhosis, finding that it was not well-grounded due to lack of competent medical evidence linking the condition to military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found that the service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute to the veteran's death, as his alcoholism was a significant factor.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is well-grounded and the appeal is granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis and a low back disability as they are not well grounded.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for eye sensitivity to bright lights and hepatitis, both secondary to herbicide exposure. The claim for tooth loss is pending.

The Board found that the veteran's disabilities did not meet the criteria for aid and attendance benefits or housebound benefits, as he was able to perform basic daily life processes with assistance from his girlfriend.

The Board found that the veteran's Hepatitis C disability was incurred during his period of active service and granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hepatitis is healed and asymptomatic, thus denying a compensable rating.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected residuals of hepatitis, finding no evidence of active hepatitis and thus no basis to assign a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's attempt to reopen his claim for service connection for hepatitis, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluations and service connection for various conditions, including an injury to the xiphoid with tenderness, a deviated nasal septum, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, decreased grip strength due to an injury to the right thumb, residuals of a skull injury, bilateral ankle/foot disabilities, and hepatitis. The claims are denied as not well grounded.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, as all received subsequent to the 1984 decision was either duplicative or not related to the issue.

The VA denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected hepatitis.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals found no evidence linking the veteran's current hepatitis C to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claim is therefore denied.