Hepatitis C decisions — 2019

The Veteran's death was caused by hepatitis C, which he contracted during his service as a medic. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death and dismissed the DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 claim.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD due to MST. The Veteran's claim was not supported by competent medical evidence.,Service connection for hepatitis-C and cirrhosis of the liver were also denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.,Pulmonary emphysema and COPD were found not related to service, with no in-service diagnosis or exposure to causative agents.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it is related to the Veteran's active military service. The decision is based on private medical opinions linking the condition to risk factors during his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and some issues were granted. The remaining issues, including left ear hearing loss and hepatitis C, are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to in-service risk factors, including unprotected sexual relations and vaccinations with jet guns. Service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, liver disability, and skin disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, hemorrhoids, hearing loss, flat feet, asthma, sleep apnea, and acid reflux due to outstanding VA treatment records being needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient duty-to-assist obligations and incomplete examination findings. The Veteran's hepatitis C condition is being reviewed with additional medical records, personnel records, and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's initial 20% rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence and a recent work restriction.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has resulted in daily fatigue, anorexia, arthralgia, malaise, and nausea. However, the most recent medical evidence does not show any current symptoms or treatment for these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU from July 19, 2006 to November 26, 2007 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not attributable to his military service.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence does not reach equipoise as to whether it is related to military service. The case is being remanded for further development regarding a perforated left tympanic membrane.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to her hepatitis C.