Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, but granted it for a liver disability and an enlarged spleen.,Service connection was also remanded for right knee and left knee disabilities.

The Veteran's requests to reopen claims for sinusitis, right hip osteoarthritis, and cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity have been granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for sinusitis, right hip osteoarthritis, and cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for liver condition, to include Hepatitis C, due to a failure to appear at a scheduled VA examination. The Veteran contends that his liver condition is related to service, specifically medical shots administered in his arm by servicemen upon entrance to service.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including left knee disability, back disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, right ankle disability, hepatitis C, and arthritis. The evidence did not show a nexus between any of these conditions and service.

The Veteran was denied service connection for liver cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease for accrued benefits purposes.,There is no evidence linking the disabilities to service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of Hepatitis C, IBS, lower back disability, and left knee disability due to his withdrawal from appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, pulmonary emboli, and the cause of death due to insufficient development related to herbicide agent exposure and asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis C, status post liver transplant, a back condition, a muscle condition, and a respiratory condition. The Veteran was not afforded an examination to address his exposure to herbicide agents in the Philippines. An addendum opinion is needed regarding whether his hepatitis and status post liver transplant are related to Agent Orange exposure. A VA examination is also required for his claimed back and muscle conditions and respiratory condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and liver disability are denied. The Board grants a TDIU from November 27, 2016, but remands the issue of an extraschedular TDIU prior to that date.

The Veteran's service connection for cirrhosis is denied as it is related to hepatitis C, which was not incurred in service.,PTSD has been granted a 50% rating prior to March 10, 2020 and a higher than 70% rating thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of death and service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for cirrhosis of the liver due to in-service herbicide exposure and/or PTSD. A new medical opinion is needed to address whether the cirrhosis began during service, is related to PTSD, or was aggravated by PTSD.

The Veteran's hepatitis C disability rating is being remanded for additional development due to potential worsening of symptoms and the need to clarify which symptoms are attributable specifically to his service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis A, B, or C due to a lack of current diagnosis and no evidence of functional disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for infectious hepatitis and hepatitis C, as well as the claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability prior to July 6, 2017. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, and he is now entitled to a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver, including as secondary to hepatitis C, also remains pending. A VA examination will be scheduled to assess the relationship between his hepatitis C and any current liver pathology.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection of hepatitis C, finding that it is not related to service and attributing the condition to multiple sexual partners.

Service connection granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder.,Service connection denied for hepatitis B.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hepatitis C, liver damage, B-cell lymphoma cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the claim for service connection for hepatitis C.