Hepatitis C decisions — 2004

The veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision on their claim for evaluation of hepatitis C.

The Board found that the veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during his period of active service and granted service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for further medical examination and development of his service records.

The Board has granted service connection for Hepatitis C, reopening the claim based on new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully adjudicate the veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and hepatitis C, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting examinations.

The veteran's arthritis of the hands was not present in service or within one year thereafter, and there is no evidence linking it to his active duty. The kidney disability claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis. Hepatitis C was diagnosed based on positive blood tests but without a clear link to service. Liver disability is also denied due to lack of current diagnosis.,The veteran's kidney disability has not been shown to be related to service, and the liver disability is not currently present or linked to his hepatitis C.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hepatitis C. The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a comprehensive review of the appellant's medical history to determine if he has hepatitis C and its etiology.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver prior to October 30, 2002.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and expanding the record with relevant treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for a VA hepatology examination and medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to factual questions regarding the onset of hepatitis C and its risk factors.

The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the veteran's hepatitis C, effective from the date of the decision. The temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery on his left shoulder disability is also granted.