Hepatitis C decisions — 2004

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 70% prior to October 11, 2000 and later granted a 100% rating effective from October 11, 2000. The veteran also received a TDIU effective November 1, 2001.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and seeking opinions on whether the veteran's death was caused or contributed to by service-connected conditions.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by poor anger management and nightmares, but does not cause an occasional decrease in work efficiency or intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The RO granted service connection for PTSD with a 10 percent disability evaluation.

The veteran's chronic hepatitis C was incurred in service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred in service, and granted his claim for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his military service and his condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for liver disease, including hepatitis C, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The VA determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C is not currently causing any symptoms or signs of liver disease, and thus does not warrant a compensable rating. The claim for an initial noncompensable disability evaluation was denied.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C, but the claim is being remanded due to a lack of an examination and incomplete medical records.

The veteran's hepatitis C was granted service connection and rated at 30 percent effective May 26, 1999. The RO must schedule a videoconference hearing to address his appeal for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis C and Cardiovascular disease, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's Hepatitis C is related to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and addressing potential risk factors.

The VA determined that the veteran's chronic hepatitis does not warrant a higher disability rating as his symptoms are attributable to non-service-connected conditions.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current hepatitis C to his service, including any blood transfusions he claimed occurred during service. The claim for service connection was therefore denied.