Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected HIV-related illness and Hepatitis B have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU effective September 22, 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of herbicide exposure and incomplete development. The cause of death claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his hepatitis C, which originated during active service, caused or contributed to his fatal renal disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C and compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete information in the record, including a lack of VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's in-service diagnosis of hepatitis and his current condition.

The Veteran's entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the regular need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities is granted, effective from December 7, 2021.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the issue of service connection for a kidney condition. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as secondary to bipolar disorder, but the issues of service connection for hepatitis C and liver scarring are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition and to clarify which symptoms are caused by the Hepatitis C, other service-connected conditions, or nonservice-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's condition was related to his active duty service. The reasonable doubt created by this relative equipoise in the evidence must be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted. The appeal for hepatitis, and/or residuals of hepatitis, is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including determining if he was exposed to herbicide agents during his military service and whether his current conditions are related to such exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Hepatitis C was dismissed. Effective dates of February 15, 2012 were granted for increased ratings and effective date for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied. The case for hepatitis C is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and a VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death. The appellant is seeking service connection for her husband's cause of death, which was determined to be end stage cirrhosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C was not manifested by intermittent fatigue, malaise, anorexia, or incapacitating episodes prior to October 23, 2012 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter. The Board has remanded the case for a determination on TDIU prior to October 23, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a right knee condition and Hepatitis C due to lack of confirmation of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, prostate disability (BPH), and thyroid disability (hypothyroidism) due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Additional development is required including obtaining service treatment records and arranging for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, liver disease (to include hepatitis B), gastrointestinal disorder (to include IBS and/or Crohn's disease), low back disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, kidney disease, heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for these conditions must be remanded to obtain VA examinations.