The Board has granted a 60 percent evaluation for hepatitis with cirrhosis of the liver, splenomegaly, and hepatic encephalopathy since July 19, 1997. The current rating is based on recurrent epigastric pain, moderately-elevated liver function tests, splenomegaly, and hepatic encephalopathy with occasional confusion, poor balance, and memory loss.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and hospital records show that the appellant has symptoms consistent with a 60 percent evaluation for hepatitis residuals including recurrent epigastric pain, moderately-elevated liver function tests, splenomegaly, and hepatic encephalopathy. These findings meet the criteria for a 60 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of the liver, Splenomegaly, Status post hepatic encephalopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2002
- Citation
- 0207298
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