Hepatitis C decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that his current condition is related to his military service.

The VA determined that the Veteran's currently-diagnosed hepatitis C is not related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's substance abuse and alcoholism are not service-connected as they were a result of his own willful misconduct. The claims for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, and depression remain pending.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected hepatitis C was productive of daily moderate fatigue and malaise, but no other symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C did not manifest during or as a result of his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and ensure proper notice has been provided. The claims for PTSD, hepatitis C, and right knee injury residuals will be reconsidered.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and liver cancer are not related to his military service, while hepatitis C is not shown to be directly caused by or aggravated by a service-connected condition. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV were not incurred or aggravated by his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including VA examinations to evaluate the severity of his hepatitis C and whether his coronary artery disease is aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and medical records from SSA. The Veteran's claims of Hepatitis C and low back condition will be evaluated based on whether they are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder and hepatitis C, finding no current disability or credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, a facial scar, bilateral hearing loss, and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred or aggravated during active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is the result of a blood transfusion during VA hospitalization in June 1992, and the Board finds that this additional disability was proximately caused by carelessness or lack of proper skill on the part of the VA. The event (the transfusion) was not reasonably foreseeable.