Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for cirrhosis, hepatitis C, hepatocellular carcinoma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, Barrett's esophagus, and obstructive sleep apnea but dismissed the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: There was an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence indicating that the Veteran’s liver, esophagus, and OSA disabilities were due to service, while the psychiatric disability was not connected to service due to substance abuse related to a service-connected psychiatric condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disability, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastritis, Barrett's esophagus, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25111211
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