Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 20 percent for the service-connected hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver, steatosis/fatty liver and status post cholecystectomy prior to October 1, 2011, granted a 100 percent rating from October 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013, and denied a rating in excess of 20 percent since March 31, 2013.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 23, 1998, for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a 70 percent initial disability rating. The claims for service connection for headache disorder, sleep apnea, infectious hepatitis, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death to correct a pre-decisional error in the duty to assist.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis A due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, requiring a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee condition and a right knee condition, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hepatitis, left ankle pain, right distal tibia fracture, and vasovagal syncope.

The Board reinstated the 60 percent disability rating for service-connected hepatitis C, effective December 1, 2020, as the reduction was improper.

The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for post-operative residuals following a liver disease/transplant and aggravation of pre-existing hepatitis C is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to alcoholic cirrhosis, as it was not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, while claims for high blood pressure, prostate condition, left lower extremity, hepatitis C, right lower extremity, and PTSD were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection and DEA benefits, as no claims or intents to file were submitted prior to December 25, 2021.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for a higher initial rating for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and the Board denied an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the claim for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C, to include fatty liver disease and liver cyst(s).

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor. The claim for a liver disorder other than hepatitis C was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for heart conditions, cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy in the left foot, and a left ankle condition as there was no evidence that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for hepatitis C and remanded claims for service connection for hepatitis B and a compensable rating for hepatitis C.

The Board remands the claim for a 100 percent disability rating and TDIU to ensure all necessary development is completed, including obtaining a completed VA Form 21-8940 from the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the claim for a liver disorder, other than hepatitis C, to include fatty liver disease and liver cyst(s).

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis A, finding that the Veteran's disability had its onset during his active-duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for cirrhosis, hepatitis C, and liver fibrosis to obtain a VA examination that considers the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver, tinnitus, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions.