Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis) — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for the cause of death, finding that a service-connected disability contributed to the Veteran's death. The appeal was denied for accrued benefits.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a dental condition. The claim for a liver condition was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for liver cirrhosis to obtain outstanding medical records and further develop evidence of exposure to benzene during the Veteran's service.

The Board remands the matter to obtain outstanding private treatment records and confirm the date of the Veteran's Hepatitis C diagnosis, as well as to obtain a new VA opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's Hepatitis C in light of his assertions regarding exposure during air gun inoculations and his reported risk factors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension, hepatitis C, and liver cirrhosis and gallstones. The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was remanded.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for cirrhosis of the liver effective January 3, 2020, but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings for both conditions.

The Board granted service connection for cirrhosis of the liver, finding that it was a result of the Veteran's military service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for a left foot great toe disability, hepatitis C, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, as well as initial compensable ratings for hammer toes of both feet and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis B, finding that the evidence does not support a link between his condition and military service. The claim for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death to obtain a medical opinion addressing whether the Veteran's contributory causes of death are related to service or whether his hepatitis is related to service and thereby caused or contributed to his death.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his medical conditions to his active service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis C to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including obtaining relevant non-VA treatment records and an adequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of anemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, and an acquired psychiatric disability to ensure that VA has obtained all relevant evidence necessary to make a decision on these claims.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion concerning whether the Veteran's cardiac arrhythmia, fatal liver disease, and hepatitis C were related to service.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 40 percent for hepatitis B, but not higher.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hepatitis to ensure a VA examination and medical opinion are obtained, addressing potential pre-service exposure and in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The appeal for compensation under 38 USC § 1151 for hepatitis B is dismissed as the grant of service connection for hepatitis B (previously rated as hepatitis C) is a greater benefit.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disorders, as further development is needed.

The Board denied the request to reopen the groin injury claim for lack of new and material evidence, denied service connection for bleeding of the colon on the merits, and remanded three issues (right shoulder condition, epididymitis, and the 38 U.S.C. § 1151 perforation claim) for further development after reopening the perforation claim based on newly received evidence.