Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, but remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to allow for further development.

The Board denied service connection for liver disease, arthritis, psychiatric disability, hearing loss, and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including Fournier's gangrene of the scrotum with loss of right testicle, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anal fistula, Hepatitis B & C, GERD, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, due to a need for additional development regarding herbicide agent and ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD and remanded the claim for service connection for hepatitis C.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and a left eye disability, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD, and residuals of an in-service hepatitis C infection.

The Board denied higher ratings for allergic rhinitis, hepatitis B and C, and chronic sinusitis but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 1, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and denied an initial compensable rating for right foot hammer toes, while remanding the claim for service connection for hepatitis.

The Board granted a 10% rating for the right ankle scar and onychomycosis, but denied service connection for hypertension, GERD, IBS, lumbar spine strain, PTSD, and cirrhosis of the liver.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's heart condition, liver condition, or hepatitis C began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and residuals of a liver transplant, but dismissed the claims for back disorder and muscle disorder as they were already service-connected. The appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran was granted a higher level of special monthly compensation and an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, including bilateral pes planus, Hepatitis C keratoma, and bilateral hammertoes.

The Board denied the Veteran's attempts to reopen claims for service connection for prostate cancer, heart condition, and Hepatitis C due to a lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was not a reasonable possibility that his service-connected conditions prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to April 19, 2011, and a 100 percent rating for cirrhosis from October 17, 2007. The claims for increased ratings for PTSD after April 19, 2011, and hepatitis C were denied.

The Board denied compensation under 38 USC 1151 for cirrhosis of the liver and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status, as the Veteran's cirrhosis was not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, a right shoulder or arm disorder, and a left shoulder disorder as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including cerebrovascular disease, depression, hepatitis C, irregular heartbeat, and a heart disorder, to obtain additional medical evidence regarding their etiology.