Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for Hepatitis C, major depressive disorder and anxiety, and an initial rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to warrant readjudicating the claim for service connection for hepatitis C. The case is now remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of Hepatitis C, and thus cannot establish service connection for this condition. The liver disease claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and a deviated septum, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. Service connection was denied for hepatitis C due to willful misconduct.,An initial rating higher than 20 percent for left shoulder arthritis is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Bipolar Disorder, is now granted as service-connected.,His bilateral hearing loss claim remains pending due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 3, 2016. The Board granted the Veteran TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cause of death and payment of nonservice-connected death (survivor's) pension benefits due to incomplete development and need for medical opinions.

The Veteran's gallbladder condition is granted as service-connected. The Veteran's hepatitis C and liver disease are denied as not being related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, chronic liver disease with kidney failure, and a heart disorder due to inadequate medical opinions. Additional development is needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that the conditions existed prior to service. The Veteran's current diagnoses are considered direct service connections.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet, hepatitis C, residuals of venereal disease (to include herpes), right wrist condition, bilateral hip conditions, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to their grant in an earlier decision, leaving no unresolved issues.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and the claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's hepatitis C is not considered service connected, and his psychiatric disorder does not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's claim regarding hepatitis C and his contention that it is related to in-service air gun vaccinations. A new VA examination is needed to address this issue.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a compensable evaluation is denied.,The Veteran's hepatitis C is rated as noncompensable, and the claim for an initial compensable evaluation is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of tinnitus and cirrhosis of the liver for additional development due to errors in fulfilling their duty to assist.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration, including a determination on whether the Veteran was unemployable due to service-connected disabilities from March 6, 2015, to June 20, 2016.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis B, alopecia, and hypertension as secondary to HIV. The claims for a back disability, right knee disability, chest pain, colitis, and ulcers of the rectum were also denied.