The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis and/or a liver disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disease during service, and the current condition is not presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found that the Veteran's current liver condition is related to his past history of hepatitis B and C.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner could not provide a clear opinion on whether the current liver condition was incurred in or aggravated by service without resorting to speculation, as there were no records indicating a diagnosis prior to 1976.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatitis, liver disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2013
- Citation
- 1327595
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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