The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for chronic hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver and a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to work.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners opined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, when evaluated in association with his educational attainment and occupational experience, have not rendered him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Right Elbow Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0114116
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What this means for you
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