Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Veteran's hepatitis C was not incurred in service and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, vertigo, headaches, high blood pressure, hepatitis C, and cirrhosis of the liver as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to military service.,A 20 percent rating was granted for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of hepatitis, left knee disability, and right knee disability have been granted. The appeals to reopen the claims for hypertension and heart disability are remanded.

The claims for service connection for COPD, a lumber spine disability (post laminectomy syndrome), sleep apnea, hepatitis C, angina post laminectomy syndrome, cardiomyopathy, diabetes mellitus type II, heart disease to include coronary artery disease status post CABG, and a skin rash have all been denied.,The claim for service connection for the cause of death has also been denied.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis of the liver, which were not service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of evidence, particularly regarding the Veteran's hepatitis C and its relation to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded as the issues involve reopened claims.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.,Left ear hearing loss has not been shown during the appeal period.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to his active duty service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound rate due to insufficient evidence showing he requires regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for liver disability, finding the preponderance of evidence against a service connection. The Board remanded entitlement to service connection for anemia and back disability, requiring additional medical examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service or contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of various conditions. The Veteran's claims for service connection remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C was granted with an effective date of February 23, 2010. The decision is based on the most recent claim to reopen service connection for Hepatitis C.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no linkage between his current condition and an in-service episode of 'hepatitis' or administration of inoculations by jet gun injector during a period of service. The preponderance of evidence indicates that the Veteran's admitted IV drug use was the most likely means of transmission for his hepatitis C.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his in-service activities and his current diagnosis of hepatitis C.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all service connection claims, including hepatitis C, PTSD, bilateral knee disorder, dizziness, and post resection arteriovenous malformation of the right frontal lobe.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and tuberculosis are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and a VA examination. The claim will be readjudicated after the development is completed.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was granted service connection, but the RO has not assigned a maximum schedular rating. The Board is remanding the case for additional development.