Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

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

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three issues related to service connection for liver disease and neuropathy of the lower legs due to missing or outdated medical records.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis B are remanded due to a lack of a VA examination. The examiner is requested to review all pertinent records, including service treatment records and post-service medical records, and determine if these conditions began in service or are otherwise related to service, particularly his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder was found to be related to service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The rating reduction from 40 percent to 20 percent for cirrhosis of the liver associated with hepatitis C was upheld.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C is not etiologically related to his military service, and the Board finds that he did not have a current condition during service or continuous symptoms since then.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver due to inadequate examination opinions and lack of verification regarding exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to military risk factors such as shared razors and air gun inoculations.,Service connection was also granted for GAD secondary to service-connected bronchial asthma and hepatitis C. The Board noted that the Veteran had multiple risk factors for anxiety, including his history of asthma.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic arthritis of the neck, and remanded issues regarding depression and anxiety as well as Hepatitis B. The Veteran's claims are being returned to be further developed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C, specifically addressing risk factors such as intravenous drug use, unprotected sexual activity, alcoholism, and a tattoo.

The Veteran's hepatitis B and D were diagnosed shortly after his military service, but the VA did not provide a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his service. The case is being remanded for such an examination.

The Veteran's claims have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, particularly regarding his service connection requests. The issues include service connection for various disabilities including hepatitis C, heart, kidney, lung, back, and psychiatric disorders.