Hepatitis C decisions — 2004

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, hepatitis C, and residuals of a back injury. The decision also found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim for residuals of a back injury.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's hepatitis C to his active duty service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for compensation benefits for hepatitis C pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to procedural deficiencies in VCAA notice.

The Board found that there is no competent evidence showing that the veteran's hepatitis C is related to service.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied both his claim for service connection for cause of death and his eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board found that the veteran's Hepatitis C was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing further notification to the veteran.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine the severity of his hepatitis C.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hepatitis C with cirrhosis, finding that the criteria were more favorable based on a facial comparison.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 40 percent for the veteran's hepatitis C, finding that his condition meets criteria warranting such an increase.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current hepatitis C with liver damage to his active duty service and denied the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration of service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including VA medical examinations to determine if the veteran suffers from hepatitis C and tinnitus.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hepatitis C and found it in equipoise with the evidence. The veteran's dysthymic disorder is rated at 100 percent due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his Hepatitis C was incurred in service, and denied the claim.