The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his scar of the right anterior chest was granted, but he is not entitled to a higher rating. His hepatitis and depression are rated as 30 percent and 10 percent disabling respectively, meeting the criteria for a permanent and total disability pension rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's hepatitis manifestations most nearly approximate the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7345, while his depression is rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 9433.
- Claimed conditions
- scar of the right anterior chest, hepatitis, depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2001
- Citation
- 0107007
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