Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

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

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 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 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 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 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.

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 determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver have been reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board finds that his hepatitis C is related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during military service.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis of prostate cancer, and thus the Veteran's claim for this condition cannot be granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against his claim and that it does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and hepatic cirrhosis are granted with separate ratings, while the cellulitis is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's gastric cancer and its relationship to service-connected conditions, as well as whether his death was caused by any service-connected disabilities. The VA will obtain relevant medical records and provide a new opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral knee impairment and hepatitis C, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a link to service. The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 10 percent.,The Board has remanded the issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for acne scars due to insufficient information regarding the characteristics of disfigurement.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including right shoulder disorder, neck disorder, hearing loss, rosacea, autoimmune hepatitis, hepatic steatosis, residuals of liver transplant, surgical scar, and hepatic encephalitis were all denied as they are not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis B because there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. For hepatitis C, additional treatment records are needed. For adjustment disorder with anxiety, a VA psychiatric examination is required to assess current severity.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and PTSD have been rated at their current levels since March 14, 2012. The Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder, hepatitis C, liver disease and cirrhosis, but denied service connection for left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, respiratory disability.