Hepatitis C decisions — 2024

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals for hepatitis C service connection and a higher payment based on special monthly compensation (SMC). The Board dismissed the appeals as a result.

The Veteran's back disability, hepatitis C, and brain disability (manifested by cognitive issues) are all remanded for further development.,Service connection is also being remanded for a psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, hepatitis C residuals, and a liver condition due to inadequate etiological opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to in-service herbicide exposure. The appeals for hepatitis C, left hand disability, right arm disability, and left leg disability are dismissed. Issues regarding PN of the upper extremities, bilateral lower extremities, vision impairment, and dental disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and Hepatitis C due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active duty. The Veteran is required to provide details about his claimed in-service stressors, and both claims are pending further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 have been denied as the evidence does not support a link between his claimed conditions and active service or VA treatment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for liver disorder and hepatitis C due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune, as well as possible malaria or preventive treatment during active service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Service connection was also denied for a circulatory disorder and a foot disorder. The appeal is not about service connection to hepatitis C.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and related liver disabilities (cirrhosis of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma) are granted as service-connected.,Prostate cancer is remanded for further review.

The Veteran was granted service connection for hepatitis C, which he developed during his military service. He also had a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma that was caused in part by his hepatitis C.,The Veteran's death certificate indicated he died from hepatocellular carcinoma, and the Board found that his service-connected hepatitis C substantially contributed to his cause of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for unspecified liver condition, bilateral lower extremity tingling and numbness, crotch rash, decreased sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and jungle rot of feet due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's prostate disorder and hepatitis C are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to service, specifically TERA participation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia, polyarthritis, and chronic Hepatitis C, rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment from April 23, 2008 to October 22, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate examination and opinions. The Veteran's liver disorder, including hepatitis C, will be evaluated again.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for various conditions and exposure to potential hazards.