Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. Service connection for hepatitis C, left lower extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction has been granted.

The Veteran's death was caused by end-stage liver disease due to hepatitis C and alcohol use. Service connection for the cause of death is denied as there is no evidence linking his hepatitis C or other service-connected conditions to his death.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was not manifested by daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia with substantial weight loss or incapacitating episodes during the period from August 8, 2001 to July 15, 2006. Therefore, a rating in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C is denied.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection and rating as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C and cervical spine degenerative joint disease was denied. The Veteran received a compensable rating (40%) for hepatitis C, but the Board found no evidence of service connection for his cervical spine condition.

The Board has dismissed the issue of an initial compensable rating for hepatitis B prior to February 4, 2016. The effective date claim for hepatitis C is denied as there is no indication that entitlement arose prior to February 12, 2010. The claims for increased ratings are remanded due to outstanding VA and private treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hearing loss claim. The service connection claims for hepatitis C, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and folliculitis are denied as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service events.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD with polysubstance use in remission.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and secondary service connection for cirrhosis of the liver, both related to hepatitis C.,Reasonable doubt was resolved in favor of the Veteran on both issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.,The issues of service connection for hepatitis C, initial ratings for Parkinson's disease, and other related conditions are pending.

The Veteran's cause of death, cirrhosis of the liver, was caused by exposure to contaminants during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) at Camp Lejeune. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his in-service drug use, which may have led to his hepatitis C.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and a liver disability, including cirrhosis, as secondary to claimed hepatitis C. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of hepatitis C and insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's assertion of in-service exposure to an unsterilized air gun.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for persistent depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, hepatitis C, HIV, abdomen tumor residuals, and vertigo have been granted. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the abdomen tumor and vertigo.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in a need of regular aid and attendance, which the Board finds warrants special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C as there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and various diagnosed psychiatric disability for further development due to insufficient opinions in the June 2018 remand.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and hepatitis C due to a lack of an addendum opinion regarding their etiology, as well as a failure to afford the Veteran a VA examination related to his hepatitis C claim.