Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The appeal for service connection of a back disorder is dismissed. The appeals for hepatitis C, its residuals, PTSD, and liver cancer are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of residuals of an anal fissure, residuals of a hernia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), genital herpes, Hepatitis B, hypertension, headaches, right leg disorder, left leg disorder, and vestibular disorder have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been partially granted, with some issues remanded for further review. The denial of the nervous disorder claim on CUE grounds is upheld.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for hepatitis C is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hepatitis C. The decision on these issues is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection was not granted as there is no medical evidence linking the current disabilities to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, Hepatitis C, a skin rash in his groin area, amebiasis, and a skin rash on his right ankle due to insufficient medical evidence. The cases are being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities, including bilateral knees, left wrist, low back, pinched nerves of upper extremities/neck, and hepatitis C are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA will conduct further examinations and gather additional information to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to unclear diagnoses and lack of opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hepatitis C, sleep apnea, and PTSD. The Veteran was granted a 10% disability rating for GERD with constipation but denied increased ratings for other disabilities.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is remanded for additional development to obtain private medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence and for consideration of his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right lower extremity wound and hepatitis B has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and a compensable rating for hepatitis C, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service disease or injury leading to current issues with depression, and that the Veteran's hepatitis C did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA medical records and incomplete Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran's cause of death is related to his service-connected disabilities, but there are questions about whether these conditions existed before or during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing treatment records. The claims will be reconsidered with consideration of whether his conditions are related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was granted a rating of 40 percent prior to September 17, 2015 due to daily fatigue and malaise with hepatomegaly. From September 18, 2015 forward, the Veteran's condition is rated at 10 percent as his hepatitis C is in remission.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for Hepatitis B is denied as he does not have current symptoms of the condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Veteran's application to reopen his service connection claim for a liver disorder is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted, raising the possibility of substantiating the claim. However, the case is remanded as a new medical opinion is needed.