Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and some issues were granted. The remaining issues, including left ear hearing loss and hepatitis C, are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that it is related to the Veteran's active military service. The decision is based on private medical opinions linking the condition to risk factors during his service.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to in-service risk factors, including unprotected sexual relations and vaccinations with jet guns. Service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, liver disability, and skin disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, hemorrhoids, hearing loss, flat feet, asthma, sleep apnea, and acid reflux due to outstanding VA treatment records being needed.

The Board denied service connection for a liver disorder, including hepatitis A, as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his functional limitations.

The Veteran's initial 20% rating for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence and a recent work restriction.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient duty-to-assist obligations and incomplete examination findings. The Veteran's hepatitis C condition is being reviewed with additional medical records, personnel records, and a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for Hepatitis B, lichen planus of the mouth, and gastric ulcer as there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU from July 19, 2006 to November 26, 2007 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has resulted in daily fatigue, anorexia, arthralgia, malaise, and nausea. However, the most recent medical evidence does not show any current symptoms or treatment for these conditions.

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

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for hepatitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee disability, myopathy type 2 fiber atrophy (claimed as due to chemical exposure), and lumbar spine disability. The decision is final.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not attributable to his military service.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence does not reach equipoise as to whether it is related to military service. The case is being remanded for further development regarding a perforated left tympanic membrane.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to her hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The new evidence submitted does not relate to this issue.,Prostate cancer was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure or a link to Agent Orange exposure, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that prostate cancer is related to service.,Type II diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service. The Veteran's claim for hearing loss was also denied.,Low back disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or a link to service, and the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to reopen his low back disorder claim.,The Veteran's hearing loss claim was denied.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and left shoulder disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service.