Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Board denied claims for hypertension, PTSD, hepatitis C, and a bilateral ear disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) was reopened based on new evidence provided by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteopenia of lumbar spine with left femoral neck, chronic liver disease, and hepatitis C have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for asbestosis, hepatitis C, and fibrosis have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of narcolepsy and remanded several other issues including sleep apnea, hypertension, hepatitis C, chronic kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate gland, thyroid dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver was rated at 70 percent for the entire initial rating period, as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7312.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and events in service. The Board considered multiple opinions from VA medical professionals who concluded that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not related to his time in active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his current condition was incurred in or related to active military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and a fatty liver, including as secondary to Hepatitis C, need further development due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for hepatitis C was reopened and granted. The initial disability rating for PTSD was also granted at a 100% level.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected Hepatitis A has been denied as the condition is asymptomatic and does not meet the criteria for any disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is remanded due to the lack of VA and private treatment records, which need to be obtained. The Veteran should also receive VCAA notice regarding his hepatitis C claim.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C and heart disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's liver cancer is granted as service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. However, his cirrhosis secondary to hepatitis C is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, cholesterol problems, and hypertension have been denied. The Veteran's claim of increased rating for TBI has also been remanded.,Service connection for psychiatric disability, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are pending.

The Veteran's lipomas and headaches have been denied as they are not related to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection for hepatitis C has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine its etiology. The Veteran contends it is secondary to his liver disease (to include cirrhosis of the liver), and possibly due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, and a liver disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran needs to be provided with VA examinations for each condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for hepatitis C was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to hepatitis C, and confusion and memory loss as secondary to hepatitis C due to lack of a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis C due to conflicting medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded three issues related to service connection for liver disease and neuropathy of the lower legs due to missing or outdated medical records.