The veteran's hepatitis C is most likely the result of a December 1977 surgery at a VA hospital, warranting compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hepatitis C. The veteran's left shoulder injury has been rated as 30 percent disabling due to its severity and limitations.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's hepatitis C is most likely attributable to a blood transfusion during a December 1977 surgery at a VA facility, which constitutes an additional disability incurred as a result of VA treatment. The left shoulder injury has been rated based on its severity and limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Hepatitis C, Gunshot wound to the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0209215
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