Hepatitis C decisions — 2009

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, hepatitis C, and low back disability. The appeals are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD related to in-service stressors and denied service connection for both PTSD and hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice and a need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Hepatitis C, and a fracture of the dominant hand, do not render him unemployable. The VA examiner found that his other non-service connected disabilities, such as chronic lumbar pain, history of polysubstance abuse, hypertension, and stroke, are more significant factors in his inability to work.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have hepatitis C during service and there is no evidence of its onset or aggravation in service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hepatitis C is not related to any incident of active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute substantially to his death from liver cancer and acute renal failure.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied as he does not have the disease. Service connection for PTSD prior to June 17, 2004 is granted at a 50% rating, but no higher. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to that date was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a travel board hearing and further evidentiary development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary proceedings, including verification of stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a direct link to his military service. The claim for service connection for alcohol dependence was denied due to it being considered willful misconduct.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and needs further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant a compensable rating or service connection, and thus the appeal is denied.

The Board found no current diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and denied the claim. The Veteran also seeks service connection for hepatitis C, but there is insufficient competent medical evidence to determine if it is related to service.