Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a lack of evidence linking any service-connected disability to her death from cardiac arrhythmia, liver failure, and hepatitis C.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed because he already has a 100% disability rating for his major depressive disorder and hepatitis C with liver fibrosis, effective March 25, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hepatitis C have been denied.,An effective date of June 29, 2010, but no earlier, has been granted for the increased rating of 100 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Hepatitis C, and Low Back Disability have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a liver disorder related to hepatitis C is granted, with the condition being considered secondary to his service-connected right wrist disability.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for a right shoulder condition, secondary service connection for bilateral foot condition (claimed as skin discoloration), and service connection for Hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver. The decision on one issue could significantly impact the other two.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been denied. The Board found no current disability in the cases of hepatitis B, chronic skin infection of the groin (claimed as MRSA), left chest nerve disability, or allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis and necrotizing fasciitis status post skin graft have been remanded for further examination to determine their current severity. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and he is granted new evidence supporting his claim. The VA will schedule a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hepatitis C, left knee disability, and right knee disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases of prostate condition, hepatitis B, and hypertension for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a mass of the neck, tuberculosis, and vision disability have been dismissed.,Service connection has not been granted for hypertension, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, diabetes, or neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Veteran's hepatitis C has not caused symptoms such as intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating may be warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between the Veteran's active service and his current condition. The VA examiners have opined against this claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death from cirrhosis was caused by his active duty service, including exposure to herbicides while in Vietnam. The decision grants entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, and has remanded his claims for porphyria cutanea tarda and skin cancer due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hepatitis B is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board has determined that he does not have an active infection or any residuals symptoms, thus denying his claim for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to incomplete records. The Veteran's scar residual of a cyst is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not warrant an increased rating as there are no symptoms or characteristics of disfigurement that would support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and did not reopen the claim for end-stage renal disease.