Hepatitis C decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance was denied because the evidence did not show that he required regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder as secondary to a traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, and ADHD. Service connection for diabetes and hepatitis C is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for Hepatitis C and its residuals, finding that new evidence supports a link between his military service and these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development, specifically needing a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to in-service symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, diabetes as secondary to hepatitis C, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as secondary to hepatitis C and for compensation pursuant to 38C.F.R. �1151 due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and a left knee condition are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions has been granted. The initial rating of 70 percent for depressive disorder due to another medical condition prior to July 14, 2017, is also granted.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development due to the Veteran's withdrawal of claims and reopening of others. The effective date for service connection for other specified stressor and trauma related disorder is being considered, but no specific rating or effective date was assigned.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a more up-to-date examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected hepatitis C and stage 4 fibrosis liver condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The issues of service connection for hepatitis C and a psychiatric condition are being remanded.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hepatitis C and upper torso scar secondary to liver transplant surgery are related to his military service, but more development is needed for a definitive opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The claims of service connection for brain fog, hypertension, and osteoarthritis are being remanded due to their inextricability with the rating activity for hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, depression, PTSD, and diabetes mellitus type II due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's hepatitis C, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, back disorder, hypertension, GERD, trigger fingers in both hands, right shoulder disorder, hyperlipidemia, respiratory disorder (COPD), and mouth and jaw injury with dental disorder are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis C and hepatitis B was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues of entitlement to a higher disability evaluation for lumbar spine sprain and TDIU prior to July 25, 2017.