Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Board denied a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD and remanded issues related to TBI and cirrhosis of the liver with hepatitis C.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for hepatitis C and infection of the skin due to untimely filing of a Notice of Disagreement.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, to include as secondary to hepatitis C, due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board remands the claim for a VA liver examination to determine the relationship between the diagnosed nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and active service, including exposure to burn pits.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for hepatitis C from September 24, 2018, but denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to that date.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hepatitis was improperly docketed and dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic liver disease cirrhosis and chronic renal disease to obtain a medical opinion addressing secondary service connection.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as remanded claims for hepatitis, diabetes mellitus, prostate condition, thyroid condition, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board remands the issues of a rating in excess of 40 percent for hepatitis C prior to September 8, 2016, and a rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder prior to February 4, 2013, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for retrospective opinions.

The appeal for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver splenomegaly was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the claims for dermatitis (severe rash) and sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to service-connected PTSD and hypertension, were remanded.

The appeal concerning service connection for hepatitis C was dismissed due to an invalid notice of disagreement.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis C to obtain an adequate medical opinion that considers the pertinent evidence of record.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for a left foot great toe disability, hepatitis C, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, as well as compensable ratings for left and right hammer toes, to ensure substantial compliance with previous directives.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his active service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of cirrhosis of the liver as the Veteran's claim was granted by the agency of original jurisdiction during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis, finding no evidence that the disability began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury.

The appeal for service connection for hepatitis C was dismissed due to an invalid VA Form 10182 that was not signed by the appellant or her authorized representative.