Hepatitis C decisions — 2022

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hepatitis C, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to a need for further development of the record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for various conditions require further examination and consideration. The cases are being remanded to obtain updated medical opinions and potentially new VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine condition and hepatitis C due to the need for VA examinations and additional development of records.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C and PTSD due to potential unassociated VA treatment records that may contain relevant information.

The Board remands the appeal for a further VA examination and to obtain additional medical records related to the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis C to obtain an additional medical opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's condition, specifically regarding his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C for a VA examination to determine its likely etiology.

The Veteran's mental disorder, claimed as PTSD and an unspecified anxiety disorder, was caused by service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C to obtain a medical opinion from a psychiatrist or psychologist regarding whether the Veteran's in-service drug use was caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board granted the petitions to reopen claims for hepatitis C, bilateral knee as secondary to pes planus, and back disability. The petition to reopen a claim for hypertension was denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including hammertoes, hallux valgus, IPK, bilateral knee disorder, unequal leg length, hypertension, hemorrhoids, dry eye syndrome, left clavicle/shoulder disorder, and hepatitis C, as additional development is needed.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for Hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, as secondary to Hepatitis C, for a new VA medical opinion.