Hepatitis C decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue secondary to hepatitis C has been denied as the evidence does not support a separate disability manifested by fatigue related to military service or service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for entitlement to a greater amount of retroactive benefits following an increased rating for hepatitis C has been denied as he did not notify VA within one year of the February 2008 rating decision of his dependent status.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has been rated at 10 percent since March 30, 2012. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to intermittent fatigue and hepatomegaly without daily fatigue, malaise, anorexia or incapacitating episodes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and secondary service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders (depression and anxiety) due to cirrhosis, finding no evidence of a direct link between these conditions and her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied in a previous rating decision. New evidence has been submitted suggesting a possible link to air-gun injections during active duty, and the case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claim for an increased rating for hepatitis C due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's symptoms and a need for a retrospective opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus type II, and hepatitis C as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or chronicity of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C originated during his active duty service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical dysplasia, depressive disorder (not otherwise specified), COPD, and Hepatitis C due to additional development of her records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, type II, heart disability (claimed as CAD with myocardial infarction), hepatitis C, lumbar spine disability, left foot injury, hypertension, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were not found to have onset during service or be related to service.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was not found to have onset during service and is not otherwise related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's in-service symptoms and diagnoses are consistent with his current condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including heart disorders, kidney disorders, psychiatric disorders, hepatitis C, and liver disorders, all potentially related to exposures at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C is rated at 20 percent disabling for the entire period on appeal. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition due to service-connected Hepatitis C is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his in-service activities and his current condition.

The petition to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C (HCV) based on the receipt of new and material evidence is denied. The Veteran's claim for residuals of bladder cancer is remanded.