Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver is granted an initial rating of 10 percent prior to May 19, 2024, and a 30 percent rating from that date. The claims for service connection for carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the right submandibular gland (neck cancer), a gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), and sleep apnea syndrome with granulomatous disease are remanded.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board denied eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a July 2024 rating decision, as it pertains to the grant of service connection for COPD and basic eligibility to DEA, but granted eligibility for attorney fees related to an increased disability rating of 60 percent for cirrhosis of the liver with hepatitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for cirrhosis of the liver and service connection for a heart condition, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the case for additional development, including locating and obtaining records of Private K to corroborate the Veteran's claims regarding her removal from training due to hepatitis C.

The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is granted service connection. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and hepatitis B with cirrhosis of the liver was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's functional limitations from hepatitis C and psoriatic arthritis caused unemployability prior to June 8, 2016.

The Board granted service connection for a right knee disability and remanded claims for service connection for hepatitis C, shin splints, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the condition and his active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including a low back disability, neck disability, nerve damage of the neck, back, and hip, liver cirrhosis, stroke, migraines, ovarian disability, heart disability, seizure disorder, and right ear disability.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for cause of death, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's hepatitis C is related to his in-service exposures at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a need for additional evidence, specifically the Veteran's complete service treatment records and service personnel records.

The Board denied entitlement to increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board denied service connection for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis fatty liver, obstructive sleep apnea, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for unspecified depressive and anxiety disorder.

The Board granted service connection for a liver condition and a thyroid condition, both based on exposure to water contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands all claims for service connection for various conditions secondary to hemochromatosis due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence does not support a link between her condition and her active service.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the claims for hypertension and a heart disability, to include CAD.